Sunday 5 May 2013

Penne with Asparagus, Olives & Tomatoes


Penne with Asparagus, Olives & Tomatoes

A delicious pasta dish which is full of crisp, fresh summer flavours and is very quick & easy to make!
Serves 4
Preparation time:  15 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes

Ingredients
400g Penne
 Bundle of asparagus, trimmed & cut in half
2 tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove, peeled & sliced
24 green olives, pitted & sliced
24 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 lemon, zest plus a squeeze of juice
3 tbsp mascarpone
Sea Salt & freshly ground pepper
1 tbsp butter
60g Parmesan, freshly grated
60g Pecorino, freshly grated
10 basil leaves, chopped



Preparation method

1.  In a large pan of salted water, cook the pasta as per packet instructions, drain and set aside.

2.  Meanwhile make the sauce, in a large frying pan heat the olive oil with the garlic and add the chopped asparagus.  Cook gently turning occasionally for 7-8 minutes or until al dente.

3.  Add the olives and tomatoes to the asparagus and heat through. Now add the mascarpone and lemon zest and stir through.  Season to taste and add the butter and a squeeze of lemon juice.

8.  Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and stir through. Place in a warmed serving dish and scatter with some of the grated cheese and sprinkle with basil.

9.  Place the remainder of the cheese in a bowl so the guests can help themselves and serve.  Enjoy!

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