Farro Spaghetti with Asparagus and Pine Nuts Recipe

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Serves4
SkillEasy
Total Time25 mins
Nutrition Per PortionRDA
Calories596 Kcal30%
Fat17 g24%
Saturated Fat4 g20%
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Method

  1. Bring a large pan of water to the boil and cook the pasta according to the pack instructions. Drain, reserving a little of the cooking water.

  2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan and cook the garlic and chilli flakes for just a few seconds. Add the asparagus and cook over a gentle heat for around 3 to 4 minutes until starting to soften. Stir in the pine nuts.

  3. Add the drained pasta to the pan and toss well, then add the lemon zest and juice and, if necessary, the reserved cooking liquid. Toss in the Pecorino and parsley, then serve.

Ingredients

  • 500g (1lb 2oz) farro spaghetti
  • 2tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, sliced very thinly
  • pinch chilli flakes
  • 250g (9oz) medium asparagus tips
  • 25g (1oz) pine nuts, toasted
  • grated zest 1 lemon and 2tbsp juice
  • 50g (2oz) Pecorino cheese, finely grated
  • 2tbsp flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
Top Tip for making Farro Spaghetti with Asparagus and Pine Nuts

Pecorino is a great full-flavoured hard cheese but you could also use Parmesan or Grana Padano

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