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Bowtie Pasta with Asparagus

Bowtie Pasta with Asparagus

Photo by Kankana

  • This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Spring Vegetable Recipe
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    Kankana's Notes: During this season, I like to eat light food – nothing too deep fried nor too oily. Also, I need to shed those calories which have been hiding beneath my jackets all through the winter. It...

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Serves 2 to 3 main dish

  1. Boil the pasta in hot water with a handful of salt. It’s important to season the pasta while boiling it. This should take about 8 to 10 mins

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  2. In the mean-time, heat a pan with some oil.

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  3. Add the asparagus and cook for about 3 minutes. Once done, keep the cooked asparagus aside.

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  4. In the same pan, add garlic and onion and saute them till they are cooked.

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  5. Add lemon zest, lemon juice and cooked asparagus to the pan and turn off the heat.

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  6. Drain the boiled pasta and retain about 1 cup of the pasta water.

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  7. Now, add the pasta to the pan and mix it properly. If required, add a little bit of the pasta water. This will keep the pasta moist.

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  8. Garnish with some shaved or shredded parmesan cheese and serve.

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