FARFALLE WITH SUMMER VEGETABLES

Ok, if you all have not melted away into nothingness, I have an easy dinner recipe for you today.  Pasta dishes are easy and healthy for you.  Especially when paired with some fresh vegetables.  Try to keep cool today and be sure your pets have plenty of water to drink.  It is also important that you and your children drink a lot of water on these hot days.

FARFALLE WITH SUMMER VEGETABLES

1 lb box of Farfalle pasta (Farfalle means Butterfly)
1 bunch of Asparagus cut into 1 1/2" pieces on a diagonal (that will match the size of the pasta)
1 small container of tiny Tomatoes
1 large Portobello Mushroom cut into 1" pieces
1 cup of Pecorino Romano cheese grated
3 cloves of garlic sliced thin
Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper
Some chopped Italian Parsley

Put the water on to boil.  Salt the water.  In a skillet put about 6 tablespoons of olive oil.  Add the sliced mushrooms and saute until soft.  Add the asparagus and garlic and saute just until the asparagus begins to get tender but still has a crunch.  Remove from the stove and put into a large serving bowl.  Cook the pasta just until al dente.  Drain, and put into the bowl with the vegetables.  Add the tomatoes, cheese and about 1/4 cup of the pasta water.  Salt and pepper to taste.  Toss until the pasta and vegetables are coated with the melting cheese.  Drizzle with a little olive oil and toss once more.  Sprinkle with a little chopped Italian parsley.

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Grayce