Pasta with Brown Butter Tomatoes and Asparagus

| Sunday March 15, 2009 Leave a comment
Brown Butter Tomato and Asparagus Pasta
This pasta recipe from ChickAdvisor member Creamsicle is really simple to make and absolutely delicious.  We've tested it ourselves.    

Pasta with Brown Butter Tomatoes and Asparagus

2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups (500 mL) grape or cherry_tomatoes
1 lb (500 g) asparagus, trimmed and cut_into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper
4 cups (1 L) dried gnocchi, farfalle or shell pasta
1/3 cup (125 mL) grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh parsley

Preparation:

In large skillet, melt butter over medium heat until foaming and nutty brown colour, about 2 minutes. Add garlic; fry, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add tomatoes, asparagus, salt and pepper; cover and cook until tomatoes begin to split and asparagus is tender, about 8 minutes.

Meanwhile, in large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until tender but firm, about 8 minutes. Drain and return to pot. Add sauce; toss to coat. Stir in cheese and parsley.

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