RIGATONI AND ASPARAGUS

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This quick-to-make meatless pasta dish is ready in a flash and oh-so good! It is from a 1990 cookbook called "365 Easy One-Dish Meals".

Provided by loof751

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups rigatoni pasta (large pasta)
1/2 lb asparagus spear (fresh, thin)
1/2 cup marinara sauce
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 green onion
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces. Chop the green onion.
  • Bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat. Add rigatoni and cook for 6 minutes. Add asparagus to the pot and continue to cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, until pasta is barely tender and asparagus is tender-crisp.
  • Drain pasta and asparagus, rinse with cold water, and drain well.
  • Return pasta and asparagus to pot. Add marinara sauce, sour cream, vinegar, onion, basil, salt and pepper. Toss to mix well. Heat 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  • Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.

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