Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Asparagus, Peas, and Sausage - Oh my!

Hey all!!! I'm back!  I took a bit of a hiatus (aka, was a bit lazy) from posting, but I'm still here and eating my way through new recipes and restaurants.  Below is an adaptation of a recipe I saw in a magazine.  So here's what happened - I was gettin' my hair did, reading a trashy mag, and in it was a recipe I wanted to try...I couldn't take the magazine with me, couldn't tear out the page, and the fumes from my hair potions prevented me from using common sense and taking a photo of the page with my phone....

So I ended up making this recipe from memory.  I don't remember the magazine so I can't point you in the direction of the true recipe, but below is my version.  It was pretty tasty, and Handsome really enjoyed it. Went for seconds AND thirds!  Now that's a compliment - even think there was a burp in true thanks for my efforts. ;)  I'm calling it - Asparagus, Peas, Sausage with Buitoni Ravioli.  Creative, I know.


Asparagus, Peas and Sausage with Buitoni Ravioli
1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2 in pieces
1/2 bag frozen peas
1/2 package polska kielbasa sausage (we used turkey kielbasa), cut into 1/4 inch, bite-sized rounds
1 pkg Buitoni Wild Mushroom Agnolotti
1 pkg spinach, or my fave, a mix of spinach and arugula
1-2 tbsp lemon zest, reserve lemon for juice if desired
shaved parmesan cheese (or use grated, we did cuz I had it)


In a large pot, boil water to cook pasta according to package directions.  Meanwhile, heat a skillet and saute the asparagus with a little olive oil, salt and pepper.  When the asparagus is done, remove from the skillet and add the kielbasa.  Saute until heated through and slightly brown/crispy. 


Add the pasta to the water, cook to package directions.  In the last 2-3 minutes of cooking the pasta, add the peas to the pot to cook.  When pasta and peas are done, drain into a colander.  Let cool slightly.  I cut the pasta because it is kinda big, and I prefer a one bite kinda pasta. 


On a plate, arrange lettuce, dress with a bit of lemon juice, olive oil and salt/pepper.  Top with asparagus, peas, pasta, kielbasa, lemon zest and parmesan.  Et voila!  Dinner is served!  It's soooooo yummy, but that's just my opinion.


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