Asparagus is a great vegetable; versatile, easy to cook, can be served hot or cold and can be prepared all fancy and elegant or rustic and simple.
Orecchiette (or any pasta) with asparagus
Serves: 4
Ingredients:
– 1 lb. asparagus, trimmed and cut in 1-inch pieces
– 1 bunch scallions, cut in pieces
– ½ pint cherry tomatoes halved
– 4 strips bacon, cut in pieces
– 1 cup bread cubes
– 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
– Salt and pepper
– 1 lb. pasta, orecchiette is preferred
– 3 tablespoons cannabis olive oil
– Crushed red pepper flakes
Directions:
Heat oven to 425 degrees
1. Place the asparagus, scallions, tomatoes, bacon, and bread cubes on the baking pan.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss with 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil.
2. Bake until the asparagus is tender, about 10-15 minutes, stirring a couple of times.
The bread cubes will have turned golden brown and the bacon has cooked but is not super crisp.
Remove the pan from the oven and set aside.
3. Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package.
As soon as it’s done, drain and toss everything together, adding the cannabis olive oil and a little plain olive oil if still too dry.
There should be plenty of juices from the roasted vegetables and bacon.
Taste for salt and pepper and adjust.
Sprinkle with the red pepper flakes and serve.
