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Spring Asparagus Penne
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Spring Asparagus Penne

Ready in 25 minutes, 15 of them hands-on. Just 5 ingredients, plus salt, pepper, and a little oil or butter.

25minutes
15hands-on
4servings
5ingredients
  • Vegetarian
  • Nut-free
  • Shellfish-free

Not tagged egg-free: penne can contain egg depending on brand. Check labels.

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Ingredients

plus from your pantry: olive oil, salt, black pepper

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Let's cook

  1. Cook the penne in well-salted boiling water. Save 1 cup pasta water, then drain.

  2. Meanwhile, cook the asparagus in 3 tbsp oil over medium-high heat 4 minutes. Add the garlic and tomatoes and cook 3 minutes more, until the tomatoes soften.

  3. Add the penne, Parmesan and 1/2 cup pasta water and toss until glossy. Season with salt and pepper.

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