Angel Hair with Asparagus & Tomatoes

Submitted by CountryLady

"One of the things that I love about spring is fresh asparagus - this combo makes a quick, easy & delicious dinner. The recipe came from BH & G."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 3

ingredients

• 16 stalks fresh asparagus
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 1⁄4 cups plum tomatoes, seeded & chopped (Roma)
• 1⁄4 cup dry white wine
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon butter (no substitutes)
• 9 ounces fresh angel hair pasta
• 1⁄4 cup shredded fresh basil

directions

1. Trim asparagus& rinse in cold water.
2. Remove the tips& set aside.
3. Bias slice the rest of the stalk into 1- 1 1/2 inch pieces& set aside.
4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5. Add garlic& pepper; cook& stir for a minute.
6. Add tomatoes; cook& stir for another 2 minutes.
7. Add asparagus pieces, wine& salt; cook, uncovered, for 3 minutes.
8. Add asparagus tips& continue cooking, uncovered, for another minute.
9. Add butter& stir until melted.
10. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions.
11. Drain well& serve topped with sauce& fresh basil.

Reviews

[Kumquat the Cats fr]

Great recipe which I made with the freshest asparagus and roma tomatoes I was able to get from the green grocer. I prefer more sauce to pasta ratio, so I made with 6 ounces pasta for the 2 of us plus full sauce recipe. I added two scallions which I had leftover in fridge. BF pronouced this "excellent" and I most certainly concur. I did, however, cook asparagus for about 2 minutes longer to make a bit more tender. Thanks for a great Spring recipe! P.S. About 5 tomatoes will make 2 1/4 cups, and to cut back a bit on fat I used less oil in a non-stick skillet.