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Angel Hair with Asparagus and Tomatoes
Ingredients
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16
stalks fresh asparagus
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1
tablespoon olive oil
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4
cloves garlic, minced
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1/4
teaspoon pepper
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6
medium plum (Roma) tomatoes, seeded and chopped (2-1/4 cups)
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1/4
cup dry white wine
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1/4
teaspoon salt
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1
tablespoon butter (no substitutes)
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1
9 ounce package refrigerated angel hair pasta
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1/4
cup shredded fresh basil
Directions
1. Trim asparagus and rinse in cold water. Remove the tips; set aside. Bias-slice remaining asparagus stalks into 1- to 1-1/2-inch pieces; set aside.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and pepper; cook and stir 1 minute. Add tomatoes; cook and stir about 2 minutes more.
3. Add asparagus pieces, wine, and salt to mixture. Cook, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Add asparagus tips; cook, uncovered, for 1 minute more. Add butter; stir until melted.
4. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta. Return to pan and toss with asparagus mixture and basil.
Nutrition Facts
(Angel Hair with Asparagus and Tomatoes)
- Servings Per Recipe 3,
- Calories 484,
- Protein (gm) 15,
- Carbohydrate (gm) 81,
- Fat, total (gm) 11,
- Cholesterol (mg) 10,
- Saturated fat (gm) 3,
- Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 4,
- Vitamin A (RE) 196,
- Vitamin C (mg) 51,
- Sodium (mg) 238,
- Iron (DV %) 6,
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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This was really good. Needed just a tad more salt. I am sure with fresh tomatoes in the summer it would be especially tasty. We added a little parmigiana cheese on top. Will definitely make this again.
3/2/2012 05:00:01 PM Report AbuseThis was a great recipe - and very easy to prepare. I also tossed in crumbled walnut pieces that had been roasted in the oven for a few minutes.
2/27/2012 07:32:34 PM Report AbuseThis is a great summer dish - very light and fresh tasting!
7/30/2011 10:49:31 PM Report Abuse