asparagus pasta with toasted pecans
Time:
25 minutes
Description:
i recently had a back log of southern living magazines waiting for me to go through. when i came across this pasta recipe, i just knew it was one i couldn't let get away without trying. i am posting it here so i will always know where to find it! this dish makes a great main course or side dish. i prepared this dish as soon as i had all the ingredients on hand and i have to say, it is as delicious as it sounds! this is a very easy recipe to add your desired amount of chicken or shrimp, if you like. i hope you think it looks as tempting as i did ; )!
Ingredients:
'penne pasta',
'fresh asparagus',
'olive oil',
'red bell pepper',
'garlic',
'low sodium chicken broth',
'salt',
'pepper',
'fresh basil',
'parmesan cheese',
'butter',
'pecan halves',
'fresh ground pepper',
Number of steps:
14
'prepare pasta according to package direction'
'rinse and drain'
'snap off tough ends of asparagus
and slice into 2-inch pieces'
'saut asparagus in hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat'
'4 minutes'
'stir in red bell pepper and garlic'
'cook
stirring occasionally
for an additional 2 minutes'
'stir in chicken broth and 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 1 / 4 cup cheese and 1 / 2 cup pecans'
'garnish if desired'
'serves 6'
