Pine River's Aged Asiago Cheese Spread adds a cheesy tang to this delicious pasta dish.
Ingredients:
- 8 oz container Aged Asiago Pine River Cheese Spread
- 1 pound linguine pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper (seeds removed) slice into 1/4 inch strips
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 clove garlic, minced or more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions:
| 1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil |
| 2. Add linguine and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes |
| 3. Drain |
| 4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; |
| 5. Saute asparagus, carrots, and red pepper until tender yet firm to the bite, about 5 minutes |
| 6. Add tomatoes and garlic; sauce until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute |
| 7. Stir in a full container of Pine River Aged Asiago and black pepper into the vegetable mixture until cheese melts and sauce is smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. |
| 8. Add pasta to sauce and toss to coat |