Pasta W/ Smoked Mozzarella, Asparagas & Dried Tomatoes

Ingredients

240 ml warm water
80 gr tomatoes
270 gr asparagus
150 gr pkg farfale
30 ml olive oil
1 onion
2 garlic
6 gr thyme leaves
1 gr salt
55 gr smoked mozzarella
5 min until they begin to soften
5 water to boiling in saucepo the asparagus

Instructions

In the same of pot of boiling water, cook the pasta. While it's cooking: Heat 1 T olive oil over med. heat; add onion & saute 5 min. Reduce heat to low; add garlic & saute 3 min. Stir in tomato liquid, asparagus, thyme leaves & salt. Cook for 5 min. Drain pasta; return it to the pot and toss with remaining 1 T olive oil. Place on serving platter and top with tomato-asparagus mixture and mozzarella. Serve immediately; or to serve cold, cool to room temperature, cover & refrigerate. Recipe By : Country Living, May 1995