Linguine with Asparagus and Egg
from Martha Stewart – Under 30 Minutes
Ingredients:
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 3/4 pound linguine or fettuccine
- 1 large bunch asparagus (1 pound), ends trimmed, halved lengthwise
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or Asiago (1/2 ounce), plus more for serving (optional)
- 4 large farm fresh eggs
Directions:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions, adding the asparagus in the last minute of cooking. Reserve 1 cup cooking liquid; drain pasta and asparagus and return to pot along with butter and cheese. Toss until butter is melted, adding enough pasta water to create a thin sauce that coats pasta.
- While pasta is cooking, in a large straight-sided skillet, heat 2 inches water over medium until a few bubbles rise to the top. Crack each egg into a small bowl and gently pour into skillet. Cook until whites are set and yolks are runny, 4 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer eggs to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- To serve, divide pasta among 4 bowls, top each serving with an egg, and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with Parmesan, if desired.
How’s that for quick and easy – not to mention healthy? A dish like this represents the best of the season at the Market.
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