A Little More Than Pasta Carbonara Recipe

Name: A Little More Than Pasta Carbonara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Pasta (rec. Farfalle); 1 whole Onion (rec. Vidalia); 6 stalks Asparagus; 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 Tablespoon Garlic, Minced; 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes; Salt; Pepper; 1/2 pounds Chicken Or Shrimp; 1/4 cups Sun Dried Tomatoes; 1/4 cups Mascarpone Cheese; Freshly Grated Parmesan (optional)

Servings: persons

1 pound Pasta (rec. Farfalle)
1 whole Onion (rec. Vidalia)
6 stalks Asparagus
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Garlic, Minced
1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
Salt
Pepper
1/2 pounds Chicken Or Shrimp
1/4 cups Sun Dried Tomatoes
1/4 cups Mascarpone Cheese
Freshly Grated Parmesan (optional)

1
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add salt to taste, then add pasta.
2
Chop onion into thin slices.
3
Cut off ends of asparagus and discard.
4
Cut each stalk into 1-inch pieces on a diagonal.
5
Heat olive oil in large saute pan over medium high heat.
6
Add garlic and red pepper flakes to oil, cook until garlic begins to brown (less than one minute).
7
Add onion to saute pan and season with salt and pepper.
8
Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
9
Add shrimp or chicken (cut into 1-inch cubes) to pan and season with salt and pepper.
10
Shrimp should only be cooked about 30 seconds per side (rule: until they turn pink).
11
Chicken should cook about 2 minutes per side or until completely cooked through.
12
Add sun dried tomatoes and asparagus and cook for 2-3 minutes.
13
In a large bowl (and I do mean large) combine the pasta with the sauteed veggies and shrimp/chicken.
14
Add the mascarpone cheese and mix to combine.
15
Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and ground pepper and enjoy a taste of heaven!

658

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Pasta (rec. Farfalle), 1 whole Onion (rec. Vidalia), 6 stalks Asparagus, 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and more.

Yes, A Little More Than Pasta Carbonara falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

A Little More Than Pasta Carbonara

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