Fettuccine With Asparagus And Sun Dried Tomatoes
Fettucine teams well with the delicious asparagus. Using a combination green-and-white fettucine give this dish visual appeal as well.
Steps
Cook the pasta in plenty of rapidly simmering water until al dente , then drain.
Meanwhile , heat the oil in a large saucepan.
Add the garlic and saut over low heat until golden.
Add the diced and dried tomatoes , dried basil , and red pepper flakes.
Bring to a simmer , then add the asparagus and simmer over medium-low heat , covered , until the asparagus is tender-crisp , about 8 minutes.
Combine the pasta , asparagus , and sauce in a large serving bowl and toss well.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve at once , passing around the parmesan to anyone who wishes to top their pasta with it.
To complete the meal: make a simple salad with a vinaigrette.
Serve with a good store-bought foccacia bread.
Ingredients
fettuccine, extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, diced tomatoes, sun-dried tomato packed in oil, fresh basil leaves, hot red pepper flakes, fresh asparagus, salt & freshly ground black pepper