Gnocchetti sardi with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Asparagus

Gnocchetti sardi con Pomodori Secchi e Asparagi

 

This is a daily dish, and is delicious.

 

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: about 25 minutes

 

Class: economy, healthy

Serves 2–3

Ingredients:

8 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

1 garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped

7-8 black olives, pitted and chopped

3 tbsp. capers, well rinsed

10 sun dried tomatoes, chopped

4-5 asparagus, chopped

Salt, about a pinch + 1 tbsp.

8 cups (2 L) water

½ lb. (approximately 250 g) gnocchetti sardi pasta

Method:

1. Heat the oil in a large pan. Add garlic, olives and capers, and sauté. Then, add the tomatoes, asparagus and a pinch of salt. Cover and let cook about 10 minutes on low heat, stirring frequently. At this point, taste the sauce and add more salt if needed.

2. Meanwhile, bring the water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 tbsp. salt. Add the pasta and boil it, stirring often, until al dente. Drain the pasta and transfer to the pan with the olives, capers, tomatoes and asparagus. Gently mix all the ingredients and let cook together for 3-4 minutes. Serve immediately.