Spring Pasta with Asparagus and Grape Tomatoes

Name: Spring Pasta with Asparagus and Grape Tomatoes
Prep time: 17 min
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 473 milliliters (1/2-inch) sliced asparagus; 1 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 473 milliliters grape tomatoes, halved; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 Tbsps fresh lemon juice, divided; 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 1 Tbsp olive oil, divided; 237 milliliters chopped onion; 9 Tbsps 2.25 ounces grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 227 grams uncooked penne pasta

Spring Pasta with Asparagus and Grape Tomatoes might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains approximately 9g of protein, 5g of fat, and a total of 220 calories. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Spring. A mixture of parmigiano-reggiano cheese, lemon juice, penne pasta, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 17 minutes.

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.

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Pasta

Salt

Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons cooking liquid; return pasta to pan.

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Pasta

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Frying Pan

Heat a large skillet over medium heat.

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Frying Pan

Add 1 teaspoon olive oil; swirl to coat.

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Olive Oil

Add onion; cook 3 minutes.

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Onion

Add asparagus, lemon rind, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice; saut 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; saut 1 minute or just until tomatoes begin to soften.

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Lemon Juice

Lemon Peel

Asparagus

Tomato

Add reserved cooking liquid, tomato mixture, remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil, remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice, salt, and pepper to pasta. Toss well. Spoon 1 cup pasta mixture into each of 6 bowls, and sprinkle each serving with 1 1/2 tablespoons cheese.

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