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Pasta Primavera with Asparagus

 

This quick meatless pasta meal is flavored with a simple tomato-wine sauce.

 

Servings: 4 servings

Total: 17 mins

Rated:

 

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Ingredients

16 thin stalks fresh asparagus

8 ounces dried long fusilli or ziti pasta

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper

1/4 cup dry white wine

1/4 teaspoon salt

3 small red, orange, and/or yellow tomatoes, seeded and cut up

1 tablespoon butter or margarine

1/4 cup shredded fresh basil

 

Directions

1. Snap off and discard woody bases of fresh asparagus. Rinse. Cut or snap off the tips; set aside. Bias-slice asparagus stalks into 1- to 1-1/2-inch pieces; set aside.

2. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and pepper; cook and stir for 30 seconds.

3. Add asparagus stalk pieces, wine, and salt to skillet. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cook, uncovered, for 3 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Add tomatoes and asparagus tips; cook, uncovered, for 1 minute more or until the tomatoes are heated through. Remove from heat; stir in butter.

4. Drain pasta; add pasta and basil to vegetables in skillet. Toss gently to combine. Makes 4 servings.



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