Pasta with roasted tomatoes and asparagus
Description
The perfect combination of pasta, pine nuts, asparagus, cheese, and tomatoes makes this dish incredibly delicious
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Preheat the oven to 225 degrees. Cut cherry tomatoes in half. Chop basil leaves. Place the cherry tomatoes on a small baking sheet, cut side up. Drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle with sugar, salt, and pepper. Scatter basil over the top. Place 3 garlic cloves among the tomatoes. Roast for 3 1/2 hours. The tomatoes should be shriveled but still retain some moisture. Store the tomatoes and garlic in the refrigerator until ready to use.
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Step 2
2. Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Toast the pine nuts in the dry saucepan, shaking or stirring constantly, until they turn lightly browned on all sides. Transfer to a bowl.
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Step 3
3. In the same pot, bring 6 cups of well-salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 8 minutes. Cut the asparagus into pieces, add it to the pot, and cook for another 2 minutes. Reserve 2/3 cup of the cooking liquid before draining. Drain the remaining water and transfer the pasta and asparagus to a colander.
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Step 4
4. In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the fried sliced garlic left over from preparing the tomatoes and sauté for 30 seconds, then add the sautéed tomatoes and cook until heated through. Add the pasta, asparagus, and pasta cooking liquid, and toss to combine.
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Step 5
5. Add chopped basil, cheese, lemon pepper, and pine nuts. Season with salt and pepper to taste, mix well, and serve immediately.