Pasta Primavera with Asparagus
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
This quick meatless pasta meal is flavored with a simple tomato-wine sauce.
Servings:
4 servings
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
17 mins
Ingredients
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16 thin stalksfresh asparagussee savings
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8 ouncesdried long fusilli or ziti pastasee savings
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1 tablespoonolive oilsee savings
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2 teaspoonsbottled minced garlicsee savings
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1/4 teaspoonfreshly ground white peppersee savings
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1/4 cupdry white winesee savings
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1/4 teaspoonsaltsee savings
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3 smallred, orange, and/or yellow tomatoes, seeded and cut upsee savings
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1 tablespoonbutter or margarinesee savings
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1/4 cupshredded fresh basilsee savings
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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
Per serving: 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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