Spaghetti with Green Asparagus, Tomatoes, and Cilantro

Pasta and Pizza | Italian cuisine

⏳ Time

15 minutes

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

Spaghetti with green asparagus, tomatoes, and cilantro

Ingredients

Asparagus - 17.6 oz
Spaghetti - 17.6 oz
Cilantro - 1.8 oz
Marinated cherries - 3.5 oz

Step by Step guide

Step 1

In a large pot of salted water, cook the spaghetti. The cooking time depends on the specific type, so check the package for details.

Step 2

Meanwhile, sauté the thin stalks of green asparagus in butter over medium heat for about a minute. Add halved cherry tomatoes and, gently stirring, cook for about three minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Remove the vegetables from the heat and dress them with a sauce made from a mixture of olive oil, crushed garlic, soy sauce, lemon juice, salt, sugar, cilantro, and finely chopped chili pepper.

Step 4

Drain the water from the pot of spaghetti and stir in the butter until melted. Then, add the asparagus and tomatoes along with the sauce. Mix well and serve.