The Asparagus season is here and it is beautiful. Time for lunch
I felt like a simple Pasta dish what a great way to hero the Spaghetti with Asparagus and some Tomatoes and Garlic
I felt like a simple Pasta dish what a great way to hero the Spaghetti with Asparagus and some Tomatoes and Garlic
You will need
100 gms dried Spaghetti per person
Olive oil 1 tbs
Butter 1 tsp
2 cloves Garlic peeled and crushed
8-10 Cherry Tomatoes, chopped
2 Asparagus spears (tough ends removed then sliced )
Sea Salt and freshly Ground Black Pepper
Parmesan Cheese - finely grated
Bring a well salted big pot of water to the boil
when it comes to the boil add the Pasta
after 7 Minutes, add the Asparagus
Cook for another 3 minutes
Drain
In a pan add the Olive oil and Butter on medium heat
Add the Garlic
Let it cook gently till it becomes soft and fragrant - don't brown
Add the Tomatoes and let simmer for a few minutes till they are just soft
Meanwhile grate the Cheese
Toss the Spaghetti and Asparagus into the Tomatoes
Into serving bowl and top with the grated Parmesan Cheese
Voila
Lunch is served
