Tomato And Asparagus "Carbonara" Recipe

Name: Tomato And Asparagus "Carbonara"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 quarts water; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 pound (1-inch) diagonally cut trimmed asparagus; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 ounces pecorino Romano cheese, finely grated (about 1/2 cup); 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 large egg; 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves

Servings: persons

3 quarts water
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound (1-inch) diagonally cut trimmed asparagus
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
2 ounces pecorino Romano cheese, finely grated (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large egg
8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves

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Bring 3 quarts water to a boil in a Dutch oven.
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Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add asparagus; saute 3 1/2 minutes. Add garlic; saute for 1 minute. Add tomatoes; cook for 6 minutes or until tomatoes are tender.
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Combine cheese, salt, pepper, and egg in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk.
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Add pasta to boiling water; cook 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and toss pasta immediately with egg mixture. Add tomato mixture, tossing until sauce thickens. Divide pasta equally among 4 bowls. Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon basil. Serve immediately.
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Wine Match: The bright, dry acidity of a sauvignon blanc will -complement the grassy asparagus (and won't bring out an unflattering metallic taste). Try a fuller-bodied California wine like Simi Winery's Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc ($14), with crisp lemon and rich tropical notes. --Gretchen Roberts
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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: 3 quarts water, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 pound (1-inch) diagonally cut trimmed asparagus, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Tomato And Asparagus "Carbonara" 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.

Tomato And Asparagus "Carbonara"

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