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Asparagus Carbonara

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Asparagus Carbonara

Asparagus Carbonara
Photography by Yvonne Duivenvoorden

This recipe makes 4 servings

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Nutritional Info

Per serving: about -
cal 531
pro 21 g
total fat 18 g
sat. fat 6 g
carb 72 g
fibre 6 g
chol 112 mg
sodium 658 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 21
iron 21
vit A 15
vit C 25
folate 115

If fresh asparagus is out of season, use broccoli florets and peeled stems; cut them into 1/2-inch (1 cm) lengths to make about 4 cups (1 L).

Ingredients

  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • 1 lb asparagus spears, trimmed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup finely shredded Asiago cheese
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered

Preparation

In large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until tender but firm, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and return to pot, reserving 3/4 cup (175 mL) of the cooking liquid.

Meanwhile, cut asparagus diagonally into 1/2-inch (1 cm) lengths; set aside. In skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; cook onion and garlic until slightly softened, about 1 minute. Add asparagus; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

Meanwhile, in small bowl, whisk together eggs, 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the cheese, milk, salt and pepper. Add to pasta along with tomatoes and asparagus; toss to coat, adding as much of the cooking liquid as desired to make sauce creamy. To serve, sprinkle with remaining cheese.

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Source : Canadian Living Special Issue: Pasta by the Season 2004

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