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Farfalle w/ Asparagus & Cherry Tomatoes

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Farfalle w/ Asparagus & Cherry Tomatoes

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By Fiona Haynes - Low Fat Cooking Expert
Prep Time: 10 minutes - Cook Time: 10 minutes
Serves 6.

Crisp bright green asparagus and sweet red cherry tomatoes tossed with farfalle (bow tie) pasta makes a colorful and delightful spring supper. Serve with some crusty bread or a green salad on the side.

Ingredients:
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup minced shallots
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 pound of medium asparagus spears, chopped into 1 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
• 12 ounces farfalle (bow tie) pasta
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Preparation:
Heat oil in a large skillet over a medium-high heat. Add garlic and shallots and cook for two minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add tomatoes; sauté until very soft, about 5 minutes.

Stir in asparagus pieces and cook until bright green, about 2 minutes. Stir in vinegar, add basil and sprinkle with pepper.

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to directions on package.

Drain, reserving a little liquid. Add pasta and reserved liquid into a large pasta bowl.

Add asparagus and tomato mixture, sprinkle cheese and toss well.

Per Serving: Calories 280, Calories from Fat 44, Total Fat 5g (sat 1.1g), Cholesterol 3mg, Sodium 84mg, Carbohydrate 48.1g, Fiber 4.2g, Protein 10.9g