ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH CREAMY ASPARAGUS SAUCE

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A very decadent creamy Italian pasta dish. You could substitute spagetti if you can't find angel hair pasta.

Provided by dale7793

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
8 green shallots, chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 cup vermouth or 1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped
600 ml cream
1 cup roasted sweet pepper, drained and sliced
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
500 g angel hair pasta
4 bunches asparagus, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a pan and add the garlic and shallots.
  • Cook until tender.
  • Add vermouth and herbs.
  • Simmer uncovered for about 5 minutes until the liquid is almost all evaporated.
  • Add cream and peppers and simmer about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in parmesan.
  • Steam the asparagus until just tender and add to the sauce.
  • Cook the angel hair pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente.
  • Drain the pasta and add it to the asparagus sauce.
  • Toss it through gently until well combined.
  • Place in a large serving dish to serve or on individual plates.

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