Pasta Primavera with Asparagus
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

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


Pasta Primavera with Asparagus

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Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 17 mins
Related Categories: Asparagus, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Pasta Primavera, Quick and Easy Pasta Dishes, Quick and Easy Vegetarian Dishes, Tomatoes, Vegetarian Pasta
 
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Ingredients
  • 16  thin stalks
    fresh asparagus
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  • 8  ounces
    dried long fusilli or ziti pasta
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  • 1  tablespoon
    olive oil
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  • 2  teaspoons
    bottled minced garlic
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    freshly ground white pepper
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  • 1/4  cup
    dry white wine
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 3  small
    red, orange, and/or yellow tomatoes, seeded and cut up
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  • 1  tablespoon
    butter or margarine
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  • 1/4  cup
    shredded fresh basil
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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.
Nutrition information
Calories 316, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 195 mg, Carbohydrate 49 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 10 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 52%, Calcium 3%, Iron 14%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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