GEMELLI WITH ASPARAGUS AND PINE NUTS

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This recipe is from Vegan Italiano. "Gemelli is a short braided pasta, ideal for tossing with inch-long asparagus, but any tubular variety--penne is a good choice--will work in this appealing springtime recipe."

Provided by Eat Your Vegetables

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup pine nuts
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 lb thin asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces
1 garlic clove, minced
12 ounces gemelli pasta
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

Steps:

  • Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Immediately remove from skillet and transfer to a small bowl; set aside.
  • Return the skillet to medium heat and add the oil. Add the asparagus and garlic and cook, stirring often, until the asparagus is slightly tender, 4-5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and return to the pot.
  • Add the asparagus and garlic mixture, reserved pine nuts, lemon juice, salt and lemon-pepper seasoning; toss gently to combine, serve at once.

Shyrl Dawson
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This is the best gemelli pasta recipe I've ever tried! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus and pine nuts add a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Emilia Brawanski
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I made this recipe for my friends and they loved it! The flavors were so fresh and bright. I will definitely be making this again.


Waleed Abrahams
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This recipe is a keeper! The gemelli pasta is cooked perfectly and the asparagus is tender and flavorful. The sauce is creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Mdrasel Kine
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile. I've made it with different types of pasta and vegetables, and it always turns out delicious. The sauce is also very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy


Atshad Rajo
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The gemelli pasta cooks quickly and the asparagus and pine nuts add a lot of flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and healthy pasta dish.


Mandie Finley
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdul Hayee
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This dish is a great way to showcase fresh asparagus. The sauce is light and flavorful, and the pine nuts add a nice touch of texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy pasta dish.


Naszir
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I love this recipe! It's so simple to make and the flavors are incredible. I especially love the addition of the pine nuts. They add a nice crunch and nutty flavor to the dish.


Nirazon Nagarkoti
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing. The gemelli pasta is cooked perfectly and the asparagus is tender and flavorful. The sauce is creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Timothy Mrope
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the flavor and presentation. I will definitely be making this again.


Santo Amhed
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The asparagus was cooked to perfection and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. My family loved it!


Hamza Chauhan
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This gemelli with asparagus and pine nuts recipe was a hit! The flavors were so fresh and bright, and the toasted pine nuts added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


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