Chickpea Penne with Shallot, Asparagus & Cherry Tomatoes

Asparagus is the perfect produce to add to pasta dishes. It is simple to prepare, and when seared, cooks up perfectly tender.

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Vegetarian


Ingredients 4 Servings

Ingredients:

  • 1 box Barilla Chickpea Penne Pasta 
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1 bunch asparagus, sliced on a bias
  • 1 pint multicolor cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 tablespoon Italian parsley, chopped
  • 1/3 cup Romano cheese, grated
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil, cook pasta according to package directions.

  • Meanwhile, in a skillet sauté shallot with olive oil for a couple of minutes, stir in tomatoes and asparagus, salt and pepper and blister over high heat for a couple of minutes.

  • Drain pasta reserving 1/3 cup pasta water, toss pasta with veggies over high heat to combine well: adding pasta water for desired consistency.

  • Finish off the fire with cheese and parsley before serving.

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