This hearty gourmet pasta dish combines the rich, smoky flavour of ATAVI tagliatelle pasta with the creaminess of brie cheese. The sautéed green asparagus adds a crisp element to the dish with a fresh taste and a slight crunch.
Ingredients
- 280g smoked tagliatelle
- 150g Brie cheese, diced
- 250ml heavy cream
- 200g green asparagus, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Method
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- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the asparagus pieces and sauté until they are tender but still crisp, about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
- In a small pot, combine the diced Brie cheese with heavy cream. Turn the heat on and let the cheese melt, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the tagliatelle according to package directions until al dente.
- Drain the cooked pasta and toss it with the Brie sauce in the pot. Add some pasta cooking water if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Add the sautéed asparagus and toss gently to combine.
- Serve hot, garnishing with freshly ground black pepper.
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