Author Notes
This dish makes a nice light dinner, and is great for spring. The garlic is there but not over-powering, the lemon adds a nice, bright, flavor, and the asparagus adds a nice crunch. I would imagine that this could be made with any number of cheeses, especially goat cheese. —beijinggirl
Ingredients
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2
cloves garlic, minced
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2 1/2 ounces
grana padano
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1 1/2 ounces
pecorino
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2 tablespoons
olive oil
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7 ounces
whole wheat fusilli
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9 ounces
asparagus, cut on the diagonal into 1 inch pieces
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Splash
vinegar
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3-4
eggs
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salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
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Combine garlic, cheeses, lemon juice, and olive oil in a bowl.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook as directed. 4 minutes before the pasta is done, add the asparagus and bring to a boil again. In another pan, bring some water to a simmer and add vinegar.
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Drain pasta and asparagus, reserving about a 1/3 cup of the cooking water. Return pasta and asparagus to pan and add the cheese mixture and half the cooking water. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir and add more water if needed. Keep warm.
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Poach eggs in the separate pan until whites are just set. Divide pasta among shallow bowls and place an egg on top.
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