Pasta with asparagus and sausage

• 5 minutes to prepare • 15 minutes to cook • Serves 4

 

 

10 MINUTES

Pasta with asparagus and sausage is an easy, quick and very appetizing first course. A recipe that focuses on a decidedly appetizing combination of flavours: sausage and asparagus are browned separately in a pan and then combined in a sauce blended with plenty of grated seasoned pecorino.

A perfect dish for a family lunch or for a dinner with friends, even if organized without too much notice.

First courses with asparagus are always a great idea! Among those with fresh pasta we highlight both the classic risotto with bacon and asparagus, excellent because they are very simple, and the vegetarian savoury crepes with asparagus, a little more challenging but unforgettable.


Here's what you will need for the 4-serving recipe:

 

400 g pasta

300 g asparagus

100 g  bacon, cut into stripes or cubes

50 g grated Pecorino cheese

EVO oil

salt and pepper

1. Rinse the asparagus under cool water to remove any grit. Snap off the bottom inch using your fingers; the stems will naturally break where the tough woody part ends and the tender stem begins
2. Peel asparagus' tough outer skin
3. Pour 1 l of water in a large pot and bring to boil. As soon as the water boils, dip asparagus in the pot, and go on with the cooking for about 5 minutes
4. Drain asparagus' and place them on a cutting board. Separate the stems from the tips, then cut the stems into small pieces
5. Cut the skin of the sausage with the tip of a sharp knife and remove it. Cut the sausage into nibbles of equal size
6. Heat a big pan, then add the sausage and let it become golden. Then, keep aside
7. In the same pan, pour 1 tablespoon of EVO oil and add the clove of garlic. Braise until golden, then add the asparagus
8. Cover with a lid and go on with the cooking until soft. Then, add the sausage
9. Boil water in a pot, add salt and once started to bubble, pour pasta. Make them cook for about 10 minutes (please refer to the cooking time specified on the package)
10. Drain the pasta and transfer it immediately to a pan with the asparagus and sausage. Add the grated Pecorino cheese. Then, turn off the heat
11. Top with abundant freshly ground pepper...Buon appetito!

In the following, Nutrition Facts of this dish are indicated. Data is provided per serving.