Easy Parmesan Pasta With Asparagus

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I actually came up with this recipe to use up some left-over steamed asparagus I had in the fridge. Feel free to add any other veggie of your choice or combination of veggies. Broccoli would work well, as would peas. Update...made this the other day and added uncooked shrimp in the beginning. That was pretty awesome!

by Meekocu2·published 2011-04-08

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Weeknight

Servings

4 serving(s)

Total time

15 min

prep 10 min

Calories / serving

314 kcal

Ingredients (11)

serves

1 (8 ounce) package cooked pasta (I like linguine)
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlicgarlic
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (amount optional)
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley (amount optional)parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian spices (amount optional)
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese (extra for topping)parmesan
2 cups diced steamed asparagus
1 cup diced fresh tomato (optional)tomato
2 tablespoons olive oilolive-oil
4 tablespoons butterbutter
salt and peppersalt-and-pepper

Instructions (7 steps)

01In a large skillet, add olive oil, butter, crushed red pepper, italian seasoning, parsley, and garlic. Cook over low heat until garlic is soft, about 5 minutes. Do not burn garlic.
02When the garlic is soft, add the asparagus and tomato.
03Stir until combined.

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