Pasta w/ Smoked Mozzarella, Asparagas & Dried Tomatoes

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Pasta w/ Smoked Mozzarella, Asparagas & Dried Tomatoes

Recipe By : Country Living, May 1995
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Pasta Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup warm water
1/2 cup dried tomatoes, sliced into strips
3/4 lb asparagus, cut diagonally 1" pcs
1 12 oz pkg farfale (bowtie pasta)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 t dried)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 lb smoked mozzarella, cut in sm. cubes

Soak dried tomato strips in the cup of warm water for 3-5 min until they
begin to soften. Drain and reserve the liquid.

Heat 5" of water to boiling in large saucepot. Add the asparagus and cook
3 min. until tender but still crisp. Remove to a bowl and set aside.

In the same of pot of boiling water, cook the pasta. While it's cooking:

Heat 1 T olive oil over med. heat; add onion & saute 5 min. Reduce heat to
low; add garlic & saute 3 min. Stir in tomato liquid, asparagus, thyme
leaves & salt. Cook for 5 min.

Drain pasta; return it to the pot and toss with remaining 1 T olive oil.
Place on serving platter and top with tomato-asparagus mixture and
mozzarella. Serve immediately; or to serve cold, cool to room temperature,
cover & refrigerate.

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