Asparagus With Sun Dried Tomatoes Over Pasta Recipes

SUN DRIED TOMATO & ASPARAGUS PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400° F and spray baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
• Chop asparagus into bite sized pieces then toss with 1 Tbsp olive oil and salt and pepper, to taste.
• Spread evenly, into single layer, onto prepared baking sheet. Bake at 400° F for 15 minutes.
• Remove from oven and let cool completely.
• While asparagus is roasting, cook pasta according to package directions, until al dente. Strain and toss in medium bowl with remaining 1 Tbsp. olive oil and allow to cool.
• Add sun-dried tomatoes, lemon juice, butter, parsley, Parmesan, green onions, and asparagus. Toss to combine.
• Serve immediately at room temperature or refrigerate until cold before serving.

ASPARAGUS AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 6-8 minutes or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the broth, oil, lemon zest and salt., Transfer asparagus to a serving platter; drizzle with butter mixture. Sprinkle with pepper; top with tomatoes and basil.

PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS AND SUN DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Prep all your ingredients as you bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• Snap off the tough ends of asparagus and discard. Cut the asparagus into bite sized pieces. Set aside.
• Finely mince sun dried tomatoes and set aside.
• Grate parmesan cheese and set aside.
• Mince garlic and set aside.
• Mince basil and set aside.
• Make dressing by whisking together lemon juice, 2 tbs olive oil, 1 clove of minced garlic, minced basil, black pepper and salt. Set aside.
• Once the water is boiling, add pasta and bouillon cube. Cook according to package instructions.
• While the pasta is cooking, add 1 tbs olive oil to a large sauté pan over high heat. Add cut up asparagus, two cloves of minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the sauté pan. Stir for one minute over high heat, turn down heat to medium low, cover sauté pan with lid and cook asparagus for 4 minutes - stirring occasionally.
• When the pasta is ready, drain and add to the asparagus. Add minced sun dried tomatoes and lemon basil dressing and stir until combined. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and gently toss before serving.

PASTA SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS, CORN AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs; drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Add the asparagus, corn and sun-dried tomatoes to the bowl with the pasta.
• Make the dressing: Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic, parmesan, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Pour over the pasta salad and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Chill for up to 3 hours.

FETTUCCINE WITH ASPARAGUS AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in plenty of rapidly simmering water until al dente, then drain.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the garlic and sauté over low heat until golden. Add the diced and dried tomatoes, dried basil, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer, then add the asparagus and simmer over medium-low heat, covered, until the asparagus is tender-crisp, about 8 minutes.
• Combine the pasta, asparagus, and sauce in a large serving bowl and toss well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve at once, passing around the Parmesan to anyone who wishes to top their pasta with it.
• To complete the meal: Make a simple salad with a vinaigrette. Serve with a good store-bought foccacia bread.

PENNE WITH SHRIMP, ASPARAGUS, AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat oil reserved from tomatoes in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and sauté until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer asparagus to bowl. Add sun-dried tomatoes, shrimp, 1/4 cup basil, garlic, oregano, and crushed red pepper to same skillet and sauté until shrimp are just opaque in center, about 3 minutes. Transfer shrimp mixture to bowl with asparagus. Add broth, wine, and tomato paste to same skillet. Boil until sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes.
• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain; return pasta to same pot. Add shrimp mixture, sauce, remaining 1/4 cup basil, and cheese to pasta. Toss over medium heat until warmed through and sauce coats pasta. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

ASPARAGUS WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place the asparagus in a large skillet and fill with about 1 inch of water. Cover the pan and set over high heat. When the water comes to a boil, cook for 2 minutes or until the asparagus is bright green and almost tender.
• In a separate skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add the tomato to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute or until heated through. Season with salt and pepper. Add asparagus to the pan and cook for about 2 minutes, until hot.

PASTA WITH SHRIMP, ASPARAGUS, AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat oil reserved from tomatoes in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add asparagus and saute until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
• Using slotted spoon, transfer asparagus to bowl.
• Add sun-dried tomatoes, shrimp, 1/4 cup basil, garlic, oregano, and crushed red pepper to same skillet and saute until shrimp are just opaque in center, about 3 minutes.
• Transfer shrimp mixture to bowl with asparagus.
• Add broth, wine, and tomato paste to same skillet.
• Boil until sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes.
• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until 'al dente'.
• Drain; return pasta to same pot.
• Add shrimp mixture, sauce, remaining 1/4 cup basil, and cheese to pasta.
• Toss over medium heat until warmed through and sauce coats pasta.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve. Makes 4 servings.
• That's it!

ITALIAN SAUSAGE & SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook sausage over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes, breaking into crumbles. Stir in tomatoes, garlic, fennel seed and pepper flakes; cook 1 minute longer., Add wine. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is almost evaporated, 1-2 minutes. Stir in cream; cook 1 minute longer. Add spinach; cook and stir just until spinach is wilted., Drain pasta; add to sausage mixture. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese. Sprinkle with crushed croutons and remaining cheese.