Bow Tie Pasta With Asparagus Sun Dried Tomatoes And Boursin

Although this serves two, it can easily be adapted for more. Garden fresh and quick to make. From bride and groom: first and forever.

Steps

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.

Fill a large saucepan three fourths full of water.

Bring to a boil over high heat and add kosher salt.

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.

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 , 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.

Divide the pasta between 2 bowls and garnish with parsley , if desired.

Serve immediately.

Ingredients

pine nuts, kosher salt, bow tie pasta, asparagus spears, olive oil, garlic cloves, sun-dried tomato packed in oil, parmesan cheese, boursin cheese, fresh dill, lemon pepper, flat leaf parsley