Pepperoni Pasta with Asparagus

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Get the fresh, light taste of spring with this recipe. This simple to make pasta dish combines ripe asparagus, fresh basil, and all-pork pepperoni for a pleasant and satisfying entree.

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Serves 4

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Pepperoni Pasta with Asparagus

Total Time: Less Than 30 Mins

Ingredients

1/2 onion, sliced
10 slices, julienne Applegate Naturals^® Pepperoni or Applegate Naturals^® Pork & Beef Pepperoni
or Applegate Naturals^® Turkey Pepperoni
Half a bunch of asparagus, about 3” each
2-3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup starchy pasta water
1 cup white wine
1/2 lb. penne pasta, boiled
2 tablespoon parsley, chopped
10-12 leaves of basil, gently broken by hand
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Olive oil

Instructions

Lightly sauté the onion, pepperoni and asparagus.
Then add the garlic, making sure not to burn so the garlic stays sweet.
While asparagus is still a bit crunchy you want to add pasta water and white wine and let simmer for 2 - 3 minutes.
Then add your cooked pasta and stir mixture around to add body and to bind the dish.
Finish off with your chopped parsley and basil leaves.
Add parmesan to taste and top off with a little bit of olive oil.