What is it about pasta? I could eat it every day of my life and be a very happy girl. You’ll always find a stash of great pasta in my pantry including lasagna, linguine, angel hair, fettuccine, farfalle, elbow, fussilli, and penne are the most common you’ll see on my shelf. Each type can be cooked quickly and produce a scrumptious supper in just a matter of minutes. A great base of pasta is delicious served with sauteed or roasted seasonal vegetables like this Spring Asparagus and Tomato Pasta with Feta.
Oh my goodness! Is it ever yummy!
I cooked my pasta and the last 10 minutes that it was cooking, I drizzled olive oil in my skillet, added my asparagus and sauteed them quickly. Then, I added in the tomatoes and a sprinkle of seasoning. As the pasta was drained, I added it into my skillet with the olive oil, asparagus, and tomatoes and then tossed in hunks of feta cheese. After another little drizzle of olive oil, this dish was ready to serve!
It couldn’t have been any simpler to make and tastes out of this world!
You’ve just got to try it!
Spring Asparagus and Tomato Pasta with Feta Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound fettuccine, or your favorite pasta
- olive oil
- 1 pound asparagus, cleaned and cut into 1″ pieces
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- feta cheese
Instructions
- Bring about 2 quarts of water to boil. Add about 3 tablespoons olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the water for flavor and to prevent the pasta from sticking together as it cooks. Add pasta and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about 10 to 12 minutes to your preferred tenderness.
- Meanwhile, drizzle about 2 to 3 tablespoons of olive oil into a skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus and saute for about 7 minutes. Add tomatoes.
- Drain pasta and place into skillet with asparagus and tomatoes. Toss to combine and add feta hunks to pasta. Drizzle with a little more olive oil if needed and add salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I like to cook a pot of pasta once during the week and then store any leftovers in the refrigerator in a zip top bag to use for quick lunches and suppers on busy weeknights. It is a definite time-saver!
Enjoy!
Robyn xo
I’m with you….I could eat pasta EVERY day with no complaints.
THIS recipe is going right on my list for next week. I love everything about it…simple, healthy, springy, colorful…perfect.
Thank you, Bridget. Yes, I keep waiting on the new diet craze that proclaims if you eat pasta everyday you’ll lose those last 10 pounds.
I adore this, Robyn. What a great meal for this time of year!
Thanks, Cassie.
I absolutely LOVE pasta. Always. All the time. And this recipe is so easy and perfect for Spring, I can hardly stand it.
There is just nothing like a good bowl of pasta. I love to toss on a piece of chicken or strips of steak for nights we want just a little bit more. Hope y’all like it as much as we do!
This looks amazing, Robyn. Light, healthy, with lots of veggies…and flavor! Right up my alley!
Thanks so much, Marly. I hope you like it.
Gorgeous. I’ve been loving all the spring asparagus coming in. So tender and sweet this time of year.
Thank you, Shaina. I keep saying we’re going to plant a bed of asparagus, but just haven’t done it yet. It’s one of our favorite vegetables.
Looks wonderful Robyn! I love asparagus!
Thanks so much, Missy.
I’m grabbing my shoes. I’ll bring dessert too!
Oh yes, please bring dessert. That shortcake has been calling my name!
Mmm this is so seasonal and fresh looking! Love it!
Thanks, Katrina.
What a wonderful Spring recipe! Asparagus is my favorite for this time of year. Combine that with the pasta and tomatoes and – wow – this must be incredible.
Thanks, Lana. I love to add a piece of grilled chicken or strips of flank steak for an even heartier version.
I love everything about this pasta dish!
Thanks so much, Maria.