" I could eat the whole bowl, the asparagus is so flavorful"
" The crisp lettuce gives it a whole new level of flavor"
This is a must try, and very simple to make.
So try it and let me know how you like it:)
Creamy Asparagus Pasta Salad Over Refreshing Crisp Romaine Lettuce
serves 2 large portions or 4 small portions
8 stalks of asparagus
1/4 lb (250 gram) of uncooked pasta ( I used a casarecce)
1/2 cup reserves cooking water from pasta
2 good Tablespoons of mayonnaise ( I used vegan)
2 Tablespoons of butter (vegan)
1 head of Romaine lettuce
1/2 teaspoon of sea salt
Cook pasta as directed on the package, but remember to reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking water
before you strain. Then add 1 tablespoon of butter to strained pasta.
Wash and cut asparagus into 11/2 inch pieces
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a medium heat skillet, add asparagus and pinch of sea salt
cook for 4-5 minutes or until tender.
Mix reserved cooking water and mayonnaise with 1/2 teaspoons of sea salt until well combined.
Then add pasta and asparagus and mix until coated.
Taste for seasoning add more if desired!!!!
Wash and shred with hands the romaine lettuce, put on individual plates season with a pinch
of sea salt before adding the asparagus mixture on top:)
Birch Life
