Angel Hair with Asparagus, Tomatoes, and Fresh Basil

Categories: Pasta- Pasta Sauce- Pizza- Flatbread

Ingredients

• 16 thin stalks fresh asparagus
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced or minced
• 6 medium plum (Roma) tomatoes, seeded and chopped (2 1/4 cups)
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 Tbsp. butter
• 1 9-oz. pkg. frozen angel hair pasta
• 1/4 cup shredded fresh basil

Directions

1. Trim asparagus an rinse in cold water. Remove the tips; set aside.

2. Bias-slice remaining asparagus stalks into 1 to 1 1/2 inch pieces and set them aside.

3. In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and 1/4 tsp. pepper, cook 1 minute. stirring constantly. Add tomatoes and cook about 2 minutes, stirring often.

4. Add asparagus stalks. wine, and salt to mixture. Cook, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Add asparagus tips; cook, uncovered, for 1 minute more. Add butter; stir until melted.

5. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta. Return to pan and toss with asparagus mixture and basil.

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