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Asparagus & Sundried Tomato Spaghettini Recipe
by kirsten's kitchen

Asparagus & Sundried Tomato Spaghettini

think spring!

Rating: 5/5
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Prep time: Italy Italian
Cook time: Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • cooked pasta ( I like whole wheat)
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic-minced
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 medium onion- minced
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 jar of sun dried tomatoes- cut into strips
  • 2 vine ripe fresh tomatoes-small diced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper- small diced
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 small bunch of asparagus- keep the tips-
  • chop the rest for the sauce
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil
  • 2 tsp chili flakes
  • sea salt
  • freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts

Directions

  1. In a saute pan heat on medium high, add oil, garlic and onions. Saute for 3-4 minutes
  2. Add oregano, deglaze with vinegar.
  3. Add sun dried tomatoes and fresh tomatoes, bell pepper.
  4. Add a little water at a time, just to make it juicy.
  5. Throw the asparagus ends into the sauce, add basil, chili flakes, and season.
  6. In a separate pan add a little water and a pinch or two of salt bring to a boil , cook asparagus tips.
  7. Toast pine nuts in a pan until golden.