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Pasta\ Asparagus with Toasted Pecans

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Ingredients

  • 16 oz. penne pasta
  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus (@ 1 lb.)
  • 2 TBS olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper , seeded and chopped
  • 1 TBS garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 3 TBS chopped fresh basil
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese (divided)
  • 2 TBS butter
  • 1 cup pecans toasted ad divided

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Preparation

Step 1

Prepare pasta according to pkg. directions, rinse and drain
Snap off tough ends of asparagus and cut into 2 inch pieces
Saute asparagus in oil in a large skillet over medium heat 4 minutes
Stir in red bell pepper and garlic , cook stirring, 2 minutes
Stir in the cup of chicken broth
bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes or until asparagus is crisp- tender
stir in salt and pepper.
Toss together pasta, asparagus mixture, basil, 1/2 cup cheese, butter and 1/2 cup pecans.
Sprinkle evenly with. remaining cheese and pecans

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