INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup
Basil, fresh leaves
1 pint
Cherry tomatoes
3
Garlic cloves
1
Egg, large
8 oz
Penne pasta
1/2 tsp
Black pepper, freshly ground
1/2 tsp
Kosher salt
1 tbsp
Olive oil, extra-virgin
2 oz
Pecorino romano cheese
3 qt
Water
1 pound (1-inch) diagonally cut trimmed asparagus