Easy Italian Mac

Submitted by taraluvsspicy82

"A wonderful pasta dish made with two of my favorites, asparagus and mascarpone."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 6 cups
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 8 ounces bow tie pasta
• 8 ounces fresh asparagus
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 shallot, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄2 cup mascarpone cheese
• 1⁄2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 cup frozen peas
• salt and pepper, to taste

directions

1. cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the pata water.
2. cut asparagus into 1 inch peices, disgaurding woody ends.
3. in a large skillet saute asparagus in butter an oil for 5-6 minutes.
4. add shallots and garlic and cook 2 minutes longer.
5. add pasta and mascarpone and reserved pasta water, stir to combine.
6. stir in mozzarella, parmesan, and peas.
7. season with salt and pepper.

Reviews

[CIndytc]

What a wonderful surprise this reicpe turned out to be. I am glad I doubled it as it was very flavorful and a great way to get my better half to eat some veggies...made for PAC fall 2011