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Pasta W/ Smoked Mozzarella, Asparagas & Dried Tomatoes

An italian recipe for Pasta W/ Smoked Mozzarella, Asparagas & Dried Tomatoes, made with Warm Water and Dried Tomatoes. Serves 6. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

Ingredients

• 1 cup
• 1/2 cup

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Pcs 12 oz Pkg farfale (bowtie pasta)

2. 2

   Soak dried tomato strips in the cup of warm water for 3-5 min until they begin to soften. Drain and reserve the liquid.

3. 3

   Heat 5" of water to boiling in large saucepot.

4. 4

   Add the asparagus and cook 3 min. until tender but still crisp.

5. 5

   Remove to a bowl and set aside.

6. 6

   In the same of pot of boiling water, cook the pasta. While it's cooking

7. 7

   Heat 1 T olive oil over med. heat; add onion & saute 5 min. Reduce heat to low; add garlic & saute 3 min. Stir in tomato liquid, asparagus, thyme leaves & salt.

8. 8

   Cook for 5 min.

9. 9

   Drain pasta; return it to the pot and toss with remaining 1 T olive oil.

10. 10

    Place on serving platter and top with tomato-asparagus mixture and mozzarella. Serve immediately; or to serve cold, cool to room temperature, cover & refrigerate.

11. 11

    Recipe By: Country Living, May 1995