Pasta with Artichokes and Asparagus.

This is a recipe that a recent houseguest made for my roommate and I as a thank you. It was SO delicious and I have made it once since. It is a little pricey to buy all the ingredients, but it is such a treat.

Ingredients:

• ½ lb pasta (fettuccini or linguini)
• ½ cup olive oil, divided
• 1 yellow onion, julienned
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ lb asparagus, cut into small spears
• ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and diced
• ½ cup walnuts, chopped
• 1 6.5 ounce jar of marinated artichokes, drained and quartered
• 2 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
• 2 tbsp pitted Kalamata olives, chopped
• 2 ounces grated Parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to directions.

2. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil over low-to-medium heat.

3. Add onions and stir frequently, until caramelized (about 15-20 minutes).

4. Add remaining olive oil, garlic, asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, and walnuts.

5. Cook until asparagus is tender (about 5 minutes).

6. Remove pan from heat and stir in artichokes, oregano, and olives.

7. Toss veggies with pasta, adding salt and pepper to taste.

8. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.