Edamame Spaghetti with Asparagus

Ingredients

• 3 fistfuls of Organic Edamame Spaghetti (you can get this in Costco in bulk or from amazon.com as well)
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• About 4 Tbsp of chopped walnuts for garnish
• 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 Tbsp crushed dried red pepper (optional)
• 2 green bell peppers or Anaheim peppers, cut in to 1 inch pieces
• 1 bunch asparagus, cut in to 1 inch pieces
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• About 2 Tbsp of chopped basil (or parsley) for garnish

Method:

• Bring a large pot of water to boil, add a little salt and throw the spaghetti in. The edamame spaghetti takes only 4-5 minutes. Drain and wash with cold water and set aside. (Follow the directions on the package for any other kind of spaghetti)
• In a medium pan on medium heat, add the olive oil
• Roast the walnuts in the oil, remove with a slotted spoon and set aside
• When oil is hot, add the garlic and saute for about 2 mins until the oil is fragrant
• Add the crushed dried red chilies if using and saute for a minute
• Add the green peppers and saute for 4-5 minutes and then add the asparagus to the same oil and saute for around 5 minutes
• Now add the drained spaghetti and toss and switch the heat off
• Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Garnish with chopped basil (or parsley) and walnuts and serve warm