Asparagus Pasta

Ingredients

For 4 servings

• •500 g 500 g Penne
• •1 1 green asparagus boot(s)
• •4 c. à soupe 4 tablespoons Olive oil
• •150 g 150 g grated crane
• •l Salt
• •Mill pepper

Method

1. 1.Preheating
2. 2.First of all, bring to a boil a large saucepan of salted water. Meanwhile, prepare your utensils and all the necessary ingredients. This anticipation saves time and a perfectly controlled cooking of your pasta and asparagus.
3. 3.Preparation of asparagus
4. 4.Carefully rinse the green asparagus boot under cold water, then remove the hard base of each stem. Cut the asparagus into sections about 3 cm. Make sure to keep the whole tips, as they bring a delicate texture to the recipe.
5. 5.Cooking pasta and asparagus
6. 6.Dip the penne pasta into the salty boiling water and respect the cooking time indicated on the package to obtain an al dente texture. Add the asparagus sections to the pan five minutes before the pasta is cooked. Mix regularly for even cooking.
7. 7.Guttering and seasoning
8. 8.Drain pasta and asparagus thoroughly when cooked. Pour them in a large salad bowl or put them in the pan, then sprinkle with olive oil. Mix delicately to coat the whole well. Season with salt and pepper to suit your tastes.
9. 9.Service
10. 10.Serve your pasta immediately with asparagus on nice hollow plates. Sprinkle generously with grated cheese just before tasting to enjoy the still-melting cheese. Add some fresh basil leaves for the touch of spring freshness and tasty.