Asparagus Carbonara

Ingredients

• 12 ounces spaghetti
• 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch lengths
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup asiago cheese, finely shredded
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered

Directions

1. 1

   In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until tender but firm, 8 to 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Drain and return to the pot, reserving 3/4 cup of the cooking liquid.

3. 3

   In a skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Cook the onion and garlic until slightly softened, about 1 minute.

5. 5

   Add the asparagus and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp, about 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove from the heat.

7. 7

   Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, 1/2 cup of the cheese, milk, salt and pepper.

8. 8

   Add the pasta along with the tomatoes and asparagus mixture.

9. 9

   Toss to coat, adding as much of the cooking liquid as desired to make the sauce creamy.

10. 10

    To serve, sprinkle with the remaining cheese.