ANGEL HAIR WITH ASPARAGUS & TOMATOES

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One of the things that I love about spring is fresh asparagus - this combo makes a quick, easy & delicious dinner. The recipe came from BH & G.

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 stalks fresh asparagus
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 1/4 cups plum tomatoes, seeded & chopped (Roma)
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter (no substitutes)
9 ounces fresh angel hair pasta
1/4 cup shredded fresh basil

Steps:

  • Trim asparagus& rinse in cold water.
  • Remove the tips& set aside.
  • Bias slice the rest of the stalk into 1- 1 1/2 inch pieces& set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add garlic& pepper; cook& stir for a minute.
  • Add tomatoes; cook& stir for another 2 minutes.
  • Add asparagus pieces, wine& salt; cook, uncovered, for 3 minutes.
  • Add asparagus tips& continue cooking, uncovered, for another minute.
  • Add butter& stir until melted.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Drain well& serve topped with sauce& fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.9, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 235.8, Carbohydrate 74.5, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 6.9, Protein 14.6

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