Bow Tie Pasta With Asparagus, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, And Boursin Recipe

Name: Bow Tie Pasta With Asparagus, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, And Boursin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup pine nuts; kosher salt; 8 ounces bow tie pasta; 14 medium asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 large garlic cloves, mince; 1/3 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, preferably parmigiano reggiano; 2 ounces boursin cheese, garlic and fine herbs; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or 3/4 teaspoon dried dill weed; 3/4 teaspoon lemon pepper, plus more as needed; fresh flat leaf parsley, for garnishing (optional)

Servings: persons

1/3 cup pine nuts
kosher salt
8 ounces bow tie pasta
14 medium asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 large garlic cloves, mince
1/3 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, preferably parmigiano reggiano
2 ounces boursin cheese, garlic and fine herbs
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or 3/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
3/4 teaspoon lemon pepper, plus more as needed
fresh flat leaf parsley, for garnishing (optional)

1
Put the pine nuts in a dry small skillet over medium heat. Shake constantly until evenly toasted on all sides, about 4 minutes. Set aside.
2
Fill a large saucepan three fourths full of water. Bring to a boil over high heat and add kosher salt. (about 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt per quart of water). Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until barely tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the asparagus to the pan and cook until tender-crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain the pasta and asparagus, reserving 3/4 cup of the cooking water.
3
Set the pan over medium heat and heat the olive oil. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant and lightly brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Return the pasta and asparagus to the pan, then add the reserved cooking water. Add the tomatoes (if using), Parmesan cheese, Bousin, dill and the 3/4 teaspoons lemon pepper and toss to combine. Stir in the pine nuts. Season with kosher salt to taste and more lemon pepper if necessary.
4
Divide the pasta between 2 bowls and garnish with parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.

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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: 1/3 cup pine nuts, kosher salt, 8 ounces bow tie pasta, 14 medium asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Bow Tie Pasta With Asparagus, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, And Boursin 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.

Bow Tie Pasta With Asparagus, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, And Boursin

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