Pasta with asparagus

Serves : 4

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: about 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 30 ml (2 tablespoons) olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1-2 bunches asparagus, stems removed, cut into sections
• 30 ml (2 tbsp.) pink peppercorns, cracked
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) vegetable stock
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) 35% cream
• 4 portions cooked pasta
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) feta or fresh goat cheese, cubed
• 16 to 24 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) pecans, roasted
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

1. In a hot skillet, sauté the onion in a little oil for 2 minutes.
2. Add the garlic, asparagus and pink pepper and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Add the stock and reduce by half.
4. Add the cream and simmer for 2 minutes. Check the seasoning.
5. Add the cooked pasta and stir.
6. Before serving, sprinkle the cheese, tomatoes and pecans over the pasta.