CREAMY ASPARAGUS PASTA

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A wonderfully satisfying meal that cooks in minutes. Delicious!

Provided by HEIDI S.

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
2 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pint light cream
1 pound linguine pasta
1 lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil. Boil asparagus for 3 to 4 minutes; drain.
  • In a large saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Saute garlic and asparagus for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the cream and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add linguine and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and transfer to a serving dish.
  • Stir lemon juice into asparagus mixture; pour mixture over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.8 calories, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 9.9 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 30.9 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

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