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Fusilli Primavera

 

Fresh vegetables tossed with fun shaped pasta make this low-calorie vegetarian meal nice for entertaining.

 

Servings: 4 main-dish servings

Total: 40 mins

Rated:

 

1 star 2 starts 3 stars 4 stars 5 stars

 

Ingredients

8 ounces dried fusilli, fettuccine, linguine or other long pasta noodles

16 fresh asparagus spears (about 3/4 lb.)

4 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1 tablespoon cooking oil

2 medium carrots, very thinly bias-sliced

1 leek, thinly sliced

6 roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped (about 2-1/4 cups)

1/4 cup extra-dry vermouth, dry white wine, or vegetable broth

1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt

2 tablespoons butter

1/4 cup shredded fresh basil

1/2 cup coarsely chopped cashews or sliced almonds, toasted

1 ounce smoked Gouda or provolone cheese, thinly shaved

 

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions in a Dutch oven; drain. Return pasta to pan. Set aside.

2. Trim asparagus. Remove tips; set tips aside. Bias-slice remaining asparagus stalks into 1-1/2-inch pieces. Set stalks aside.

3. In a wok or 12-inch nonstick skillet stir-fry garlic and red pepper in hot oil for 15 seconds over medium-high heat. Add carrots and leek; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes; stir-fry for 1 minute more. Add asparagus stalks, vermouth, and salt. Cook, uncovered, for 2 to 3 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Add asparagus tips. Cook, uncovered, for 1 minute more. Add butter, stirring till melted. Add asparagus mixture and basil to pasta; toss gently to coat. Transfer to a warm serving dish. Garnish with nuts and shaved cheese. Makes 4 main-dish servings.



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