Crunchy Sausage Veggie Pasta (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 pound bow tie pasta
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1 tablespoon extra virgin oil
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1 pound hot or sweet Italian sausage
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salt and black pepper
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1 vidalia onion, chopped
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4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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1 pound fresh asparagus, cut in three parts
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⅔ cup reserved pasta cooking liquid
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½ cup grated parm cheese
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8 ounces soft burrata
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red pepper flakes, optional topping
# How to Make It:
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Fill a large pot with water, add salt, and heat until bubbling. Cook bow ties following package instructions. Save 1 cup of the cooking water before draining.
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While waiting for water to boil, warm oil in a large skillet over medium flame. Drop in sausage, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook until crispy and broken into chunks. Move it to a dish.
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Toss onions and garlic into the same pan with a dash of salt and pepper. Let them cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Put asparagus pieces in with the onions. Stir often while cooking until soft, roughly 6 to 8 minutes. Add another sprinkle of salt and pepper.
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Drop the drained pasta into your pan. Pour in ⅔ cup of the saved pasta water. Mix in the grated parm until everything's nicely blended.
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Break the burrata into pieces and mix through the pasta. Sprinkle red pepper flakes on top and eat right away.
# Additional Tips:
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Save some cooking water to make your sauce smooth and silky.
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Feel free to add more salt, pepper, or spicy flakes based on what you like.