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Simple Asparagus Pasta
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Simple Asparagus Pasta

This tall, pencil like vegetable is a nutritional giant. Asparagus is an excellent source of vitamin K, the B vitamin folate, vitamin C, and vitamin A. It is so simple to prepare. Kids love asparagus too, so start them early!

Ingredients:
1 bunch thin asparagus, rinsed
½ pound spaghetti or spaghetti pasta
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Pinch red chili flakes
Salt and fresh cracked pepper
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or Italian parsley

Process:
  1. Snap the ends off the asparagus and cut into ½ inch pieces
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the spaghetti and stir.
  3. Place olive oil, garlic and chili flakes in a large sauté pan.
  4. Cook garlic over medium heat until begins to soften, about 3 minutes.
  5. Add asparagus and stir.
  6. Drain spaghetti when cooked “al dente” (a bit firm to the bite). Reserve about a ½ cup of the pasta water.
  7. Add the pasta to the pan with asparagus, toss with the Parmesan and basil and pepper. Add a bit of the pasta water to give more moisture.
 

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