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Angel Hair w/ Asparagus & Tomatoes




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List of Ingredients




16 stalks fresh Asparagus
1 T Olive Oil
4 cloves Garlic, minced
6 medium Plum (Roma) Tomatoes, seeded and chopped (2-1/4 C)
1/4 C Dry White Wine
1/4 t Salt
1 T Butter (no substitutes)
1 9-oz package Fresh Angel Hair Pasta
1/4 C shredded fresh Basil


Recipe



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.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook and stir 1 minute. Add tomatoes; cook and stir about 2 minutes more.
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.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta. Return to pan and toss with asparagus mixture and basil. Makes 3 servings.

Nutritional facts per serving:
calories: 484 , total fat: 11g , saturated fat: 3g , cholesterol: 10mg , sodium: 238mg , carbohydrate: 81g , fiber: 4g , protein: 15g , vitamin A: 19% , vitamin C: 86% , iron: 31%