Asparagus Pasta

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1lb fresh asparagus, Thick ends cut off and stalks cut in half.3 cloves of minced garlic4 anchovy fillets, minced fine1tbsp olive oil1tsp becel1/2 lg red pepper chopped1c white wine500 grams pasta (I use the wagonwheel ones)
Directions
Put large pot of water to boil. Add pasta when ready. Reserve 1 cup of cooking water before draining pasta.
Combine olive oil and becel in large saute pan. Melt over med/lo heat.
When melted add garlic and anchovies. Saute until anchovies are melted. Add red pepper and saute another 2 minutes. Add asparagus. Toss to coat.
Turn heat to med high and add wine. Cook until asparagus is tender crisp. Add 1 cup of cooking water from pasta to skillet.
Add pasta toss to coat.
Serve with cracked pepper and or parmesan. Enjoy!

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BAYFIELDGIRL.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 294.9
  • Total Fat: 6.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 44.7 mg
  • Sodium: 170.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 39.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
  • Protein: 10.9 g

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