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Spinach and Asparagus Pasta with Soft Boiled Egg

Spinach and Asparagus Pasta with Soft Boiled Egg
Australian Egg Recipes to make at home
Recipe By: 
Australian Eggs
www.australianeggs.org.au [1]
Prep Time: 
10 Mins
Cook Time: 
15 Mins
Serves: 
4

Ingredients

  • 350 grams penne pasta
  • 12 spears asparagus
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 3 cups baby spinach leaves
  • 1 small red and yellow capsicum char grilled and cut into slices
  • 4 Eggs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • Freshly ground black pepper


Method

  1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water according to pack directions.
  2. Meanwhile, steam the asparagus for three minutes, or until just tender. Slice into pieces
  3. Heat olive oil in a non stick frypan, add the garlic to the pan and cook for about a minute until it's crisp and golden
  4. Toss the spinach leaves, capsicum and asparagus into the pan to heat through
  5. Bring a small pan of water to the boil and add the eggs. Boil for four minutes or until soft boiled. Drain and cool in cold water. Carefully peel and set aside
  6. Drain the pasta and toss the remaining olive oil and vegetables through it. Serve into bowls and place an egg on top of each dish
  7. Sprinkle a tablespoon of Parmesan over the top and garnish with cracked black pepper


Tips & Hints

  1. Very fresh eggs can be difficult to peel. To ensure easily peeled eggs, buy and refrigerate them a week to 10 days in advance of cooking

Links
[1] https://www.australianeggs.org.au