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Asparagus Pasta with Mascarpone Tomato Sauce

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces short-cut pasta
  • 1 small bunch asparagus cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 whole anchovy plus more for topping, if desired
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large or equivalent, fresh tomato, chopped
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 small can 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 4 ounces mascarpone cheese
  • salt to taste
  • ΒΌ cup fresh parsley leaves for topping

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Cook the pasta according to package directions. 2 minutes before the pasta is done, add the asparagus and cook until pasta is done. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce. In a large skillet, add the anchovy with a drizzle of oil over medium heat. Cook the anchovy until it has broken up into the oil, then add the tomato chunks. Cook the tomatoes for 2 minutes, then add the garlic for one minute.
  • Pour in the wine, and allow to reduce by half. Then, add the tomato sauce. Let the sauce bubble for a minute or so, then taste. Add some salt if you'd like.
  • Combine the tomato sauce, pasta, asparagus, and mascarpone until well combined. Serve topped with the parsley, and add extra anchovy bits if you'd like.

Nutrition

Serving: 4g
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