Asparagus Linguine Recipe

Asparagus Linguine Recipe
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Pasta and asparagus are tossed together in this mildly-seasoned side dish that makes any appealing partner to poultry or fish. "I lightened up the original recipe by reducing the amount of butter and substituting olive oil," informs Carolyn DiPasquale of Middletown, Rhode Island.

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  • 4 Servings
  • Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces uncooked linguine
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Crisco® Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Canola Oil
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

  • Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, saute the onion and garlic in oil and butter until tender. Add asparagus; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add wine or broth; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until liquid is reduced. Remove from the heat.
  • Drain linguine; add to asparagus mixture. Add remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Serve immediately. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 cup) equals 245 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 7 mg cholesterol, 217 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 8 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Asparagus Linguine published in Light & Tasty August/September 2003, p45

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Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2008 by holmanhouse1

This was Sooooo GOOD!! It is definitely a keeper. I didn't have linguini so I used rotinit (spinach, carrot & wheat). It looked so nice w/all the colors!!

Yummmm!!!

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