Gemelli with Sautéed Brussels Sprouts, Asparagus and Thyme

Gemelli con Cavoletti di Bruxelles, Asparagi e Timo

About This Recipe

The mild but wholly healthy taste of brussels sprouts brings a unique angle to Gemelli along with another nutritious green – asparagus, and a hint of thyme and garlic in a creamy sauce.

PREP TIME: 5 minutes

COOK TIME: 12 minutes

SERVES: 4-6

BARILLA PASTA:
Gemelli Gemelli

Ingredients

1 BOX Barilla Gemelli
2 TABLESPOONS Olive Oil
1 CLOVE Garlic, Chopped
1/4 CUP Onion, Diced
8 OUNCES Brussel Sprouts, Halved
1 BUNCH Asparagus, Coarsely Chopped
2 TEASPOONS Fresh Thyme
1/2 CUP White Wine
1/2 CUP Chicken Broth
1/4 CUP Heavy Cream
1 CUP Romano Cheese, Grated
TO TASTE Salt
TO TASTE Black Pepper, Freshly Ground

Cooking Instructions

    BRING a large salted pot of water to a boil.
    SAUTÉ garlic and thyme in olive oil until it is a golden yellow color and aromatic.
    ADD onions, brussels sprouts, and asparagus; cook for 5 minutes on medium high heat.
    ADD white wine and continue cooking until liquid is reduced by ¾. Add chicken stock and continue cooking until liquid is reduced by ½. Add cream and reduce liquid by ¼.
    COOK Gemelli according to the package directions.
    COMBINE drained Gemelli with the sauce mixture. Add Romano cheese and toss well before serving.

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