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Asparagus and pea delight

Recipe by Elisa Prioli · Food Immersions

Asparagus and pea delight: recipe photograph from the Emozioneolio archive

Ingredients for 2 people:

  • 150 g tubetti pasta
  • 100 g peas
  • 1 bunch asparagus
  • half a red onion
  • coarse salt
  • Valerio – Emozioneolio extra virgin olive oil

Preparation:

  1. Pour the extra virgin olive oil and chopped onion into a hot saucepan.
  2. Add the peas and asparagus stalks, reserving the tips for later.
  3. Cover with water and add a handful of coarse salt.
  4. Cook for 10/15 minutes.
  5. Remove 1 or 2 ladlefuls of water, then blend everything directly in the saucepan.
  6. Return to the heat, add the tubetti and asparagus tips, and cook for the time needed to cook the pasta.
  7. Stir the pasta frequently as it cooks.
  8. Serve with a drizzle of “Valerio” extra virgin olive oil.
  9. Enjoy!
Recipe and photographs from the Emozioneolio archive, in collaboration with Elisa Prioli — Food Immersions.

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