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Pasta with Asparagus and Courgettes

Pasta with Asparagus and Courgettes

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Pasta with Asparagus and Courgettes

Variation

Use pecorino instead of Parmesan.

 

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a large frying pan, add the onion and a pinch of salt, and cook over a low heat for 5 minutes or until soft and translucent. Add all the courgettes, and cook for 10 minutes or until they have cooked down and softened. Don’t allow them to brown.


  2. 2

    Stir in the garlic and asparagus. Add the wine, raise the heat, and allow to boil for 2–3 minutes, then return to a simmer. Cook for 2–3 minutes, or until the asparagus has softened, then stir in the capers and lemon zest.


  3. 3

    Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling salted water for 10 minutes or until it is cooked but still has a bit of bite to it. Drain, keeping back a tiny amount of the cooking water. Return the pasta to the pan and toss together. Add the courgette mixture and parsley, then toss again. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.


Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 4 small courgettes, 2 diced and 2 grated
  • 3 garlic cloves, grated or finely chopped
  • 1 bunch asparagus spears, trimmed and stalks cut into 3
  • 1 small small glass of white wine
  • 1 - 2 tsp capers, rinsed and chopped
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 350g penne
  • 1 handful flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 sprinkling Parmesan cheese, grated, to serve

Serves 4

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Recipe published with permission from © Dorling Kindersley Limited. Cook Express 2009.

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