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CREAMY PASTA PRIMAVERA

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When I think of springtime, asparagus comes to mind. This pasta dish is a wonderful blend of tender, crisp, colorful vegetables and a creamy Parmesan cheese sauce. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked gemelli or spiral pasta
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
3 medium carrots, shredded
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute asparagus and carrots in oil until crisp-tender. Add tomatoes and garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the cheese, cream and pepper. Drain pasta; toss with asparagus mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GEMELLI WITH ASPARAGUS, SMOKED SALMON, AND DILL

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Categories Milk/Cream Pasta Quick & Easy Salmon Asparagus Spring Dill Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 lb gemelli or other corkscrew pasta such as rotini or rotelle
1 lb thin to medium asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 2-inch-long pieces
2/3 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lemon zest
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 lb thinly sliced smoked salmon, cut crosswise into thin strips

Steps:

Cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water 8 minutes. Add asparagus and boil until asparagus is crisp-tender and pasta is al dente, about 2 minutes.
While pasta is cooking, heat cream just to boiling in a 1-quart heavy saucepan, then stir in zest and remove from heat.
Ladle out 1 cup pasta cooking water and reserve, then drain pasta and asparagus in a colander.
Toss pasta and asparagus with cream, dill, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup reserved cooking water in a large bowl (or in pasta pot). If pasta looks dry, moisten with some of remaining water. Add salmon and toss well.

GEMELLI WITH ASPARAGUS AND PINE NUTS

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This recipe is from Vegan Italiano. "Gemelli is a short braided pasta, ideal for tossing with inch-long asparagus, but any tubular variety--penne is a good choice--will work in this appealing springtime recipe."

Provided by Eat Your Vegetables

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/4 cup pine nuts
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lb thin asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
1 garlic clove, minced
12 ounces gemelli pasta
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

Steps:

Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Immediately remove from skillet and transfer to a small bowl; set aside.
Return the skillet to medium heat and add the oil. Add the asparagus and garlic and cook, stirring often, until the asparagus is slightly tender, 4-5 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and return to the pot.
Add the asparagus and garlic mixture, reserved pine nuts, lemon juice, salt and lemon-pepper seasoning; toss gently to combine, serve at once.