ANGEL HAIR WITH ASPARAGUS, TOMATOES AND FRESH BASIL

ANGEL HAIR WITH ASPARAGUS, TOMATOES AND FRESH BASIL image

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

16 thin stalks fresh asparagus
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced or minced
6 medium plum (Roma) tomatoes, seeded and chopped (2 1/4 cups)
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter*
1 9-oz pkg refrigerated angel hair pasta
1/4 cup shredded fresh basil

Steps:

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 and set aside. In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add tomatoes and cook about 2 minutes, stirring often. Add asparagus stalks, wine, and salt to mixture. Cook, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Add asparagus tips; cook, uncovered, for 1 minute more. Add butter; stir till melted. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta. Return to pan and toss with asparagus mixture and basil. Mutrition facts per serving: 484 cal., 11 g total fat (3 g sat fat), 10 mg chol., 238 mg sodium, 81 g carbo., 4 g fiber, and 15 g pro. Daily Values: 19% vit A, 86^ vit C, 5% calcium, and 31% iron. *Note: The butter is used in this recipe to bind the sauce. Margarine might not be an effective substitute in making this pasta dish.