Farfalle with White Beans Roasted Asparagus Recipe

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Farfalle With White Beans Roasted Asparagus Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

  • 8 ounces thin asparagus, tough ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked or 1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 pound farfalle or other small pasta
  • 10 fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F
  2. Toss the asparagus pieces with 1 tablespoon of the oil and spread them on a lightly oiled baking sheet
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste and roast until the asparagus is tender, about 8 minutes
  4. Set aside
  5. In large skillet, heat the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil over medium heat
  6. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds
  7. Stir in the beans and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes
  8. Add the asparagus and keep warm over very low heat
  9. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 10 minutes
  10. Drain the pasta and transfer to a large serving bowl
  11. Add the bean and asparagus mixture, basil and lots of freshly ground black pepper and toss gently to combine
  12. Serve immediately

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