Sundried Tomato and Asparagus Pasta with Pesto

1. Boil a kettle of water. Pour the water over the pasta, cover the pan securely with a lid, bring to the boil, then turn off the heat under the pan. Leave to cook for 10 minutes or according to taste. There is no need to leave the gas/electricity on while it’s cooking.
2. Add some olive oil to stop pasta sticking.
3. Add the asparagus to cooked pasta.
4. Add coriander or dried herbs, followed by sundried tomatoes.
5. In a saucepan, heat olive oil, add chopped garlic and fry gently until lightly browned.
6. Add oil and garlic mix to pasta and stir in carefully but thoroughly.
7. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and serve.

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