Asparagus Penne

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 6 ounces penne pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 lb thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup frozen peas (or fresh if you have)
• 1/2 cup vegetable stock
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaf

Recipe

• 1 bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. drain the pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
• 2 in a large saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. add the asparagus, season with the salt and pepper, and cook for 3 minutes until slightly soft. add the cherry tomatoes and peas. cook for 2 minutes. pour the stock into the pan and bring the mixture to a simmer. cook until the tomatoes start to burst and the stock is reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
• 3 transfer the asparagus mixture to a large serving bowl. add the cooked pasta and 1/2 of the parmesan. toss well, adding reserved pasta water, if needed, to loosen the pasta. garnish with the remaining parmesan and chopped basil.