Asparagus Pasta
PROCESSED⏱ Prep: 15min
🔥 Cook: 15min
👥 Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 2 pounds asparagus
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup shallots
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/4 cup parsley
- 1 pound spaghetti
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling water, cook 2 pounds asparagus until tender and still bright green (about 3 minutes).
- Combine mustard, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/2 cup shallots, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon anchovy paste, 1/2 teaspoon thyme, and 1/4 cup parsley. Set aside.
- Cook pasta. Drain, but reserve 1 cup of the cooking water.
- Combine pasta with dressing and 2 pounds asparagus and mix well. Add some of the cooking water if too dry. Add salt and pepper to taste.