LEMONY VEGETABLES AND PASTA

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My refreshing pasta dish comes together in 30 minutes. Its simplicity and flavor combinations are typical of authentic Italian cuisine. Buon appetito! -Erin Mylroie, Santa Clara, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium red onion, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4-1/2 cups uncooked bow tie pasta
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup vegetable broth
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/2 cup chopped pistachios
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
Additional shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the asparagus, red pepper, onion, oil, salt and pepper. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 450° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown, stirring once., Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour, garlic and pepper flakes until blended. Whisk in broth until blended. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. , Reduce heat. Stir in the cheese, sour cream, lemon juice and zest; heat through. Drain pasta and place in a large bowl. Add cheese sauce and asparagus mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with pistachios, basil and additional cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 559mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

Mason Williams
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This dish was a disaster! The vegetables were mushy and the sauce was watery.


zayed kurdy0
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The vegetables were not cooked evenly.


Masonsp5Alt
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste.


Nontobeko Skhakhane
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I found the lemon flavor to be a bit too strong.


Abdul Al Mamun
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The vegetables were a little overcooked for my taste, but the sauce was delicious.


Greg Amos
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I would have liked the sauce to be a little thicker, but overall this dish was very good.


Hanod Sakr
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Tidiane Barry
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The vegetables were tender and the sauce was flavorful.


Oreoluwa Oyedeji
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon, but this dish was surprisingly delicious! The lemon flavor was subtle and complemented the vegetables perfectly.


Tumelo Mofokeng
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Rose Kitten
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a total success! Everyone loved the flavors and the presentation.


Basir Ahmad
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This dish was a hit with my family! The lemon flavor was bright and refreshing, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.