Fusilli With Asparagus Basil and Balsamic Glaze Recipe

Name: Fusilli With Asparagus Basil and Balsamic Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon salt; ½ teaspoon salt; ¾ cup balsamic vinegar; 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 lb asparagus; 1 medium red onion, halved and sliced (1 1/2c); ½ teaspoon pepper; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 cup chopped fresh basil leaf; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 cup grated romano cheese

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon salt
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup balsamic vinegar
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lb asparagus
1 medium red onion, halved and sliced (1 1/2c)
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup chopped fresh basil leaf
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup grated romano cheese

1
Bring 4 qt water to boil adding salt and pasta.
2
Cook al dente.
3
Drain and return to pot.
4
Right before putting pasta in boiling water bring balsamic vinegar to boil in 8 in skillet over med heat.
5
Reduce heat to medium and simmer slowly until syrupy and reduced to 1/4 c 15-20 minutes.
6
While pasta is cooking and balsamic is reducing heat 2 tbsp oil in 12 in skillet over high heat until beginning to smoke.
7
Cut asparagus in 1 in lengths discarding the bottom 1 inch.
8
Add asparagus onion black and red pepper 1/2 tsp salt and stir to combine.
9
Cook without stirring until asparagus begins to brown about 1 minute then stir and continue cooking.
10
Stir occasionally until asparagus is tender-crisp about 4 min longer.
11
Add asparagus, basil, lemon juice, 1/2 Romano,and remaining 3 tbsp oil to pasta in stockpot toss to combine.
12
Serve immediately, drizzling 1-2 tsp balsamic glaze over individual servings and sprinkle cheese accordingly.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon salt, ½ teaspoon salt, ¾ cup balsamic vinegar, 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Fusilli With Asparagus Basil and Balsamic Glaze falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Fusilli With Asparagus Basil and Balsamic Glaze

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