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Skinny Asparagus Linguine

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Oct 20, 2016
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220 fewer calories • 68% less sodium than the original recipe. No fresh asparagus on hand? You can still enjoy this delicious recipe. Microwave frozen Asparagus Cuts while the pasta cooks then toss all of the ingredients together.

Skinny Asparagus Linguine

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 11
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus spears
  • 8 ounces dried multigrain linguine pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 package (8 oz) fresh button mushrooms, halved
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup shredded fresh basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Snap off and discard woody bases from fresh asparagus. Rinse. Bias-slice asparagus into 1 1/2-inch pieces; set aside.
  • Step 
    2
    Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and black pepper; cook and stir for 30 seconds.
  • Step 
    3
    Add asparagus, mushrooms, wine, and salt to skillet. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cook, uncovered, for 4 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in butter.
  • Step 
    4
    Drain pasta; add pasta to vegetables in skillet. Toss gently to combine. Garnish with basil and crushed red pepper.

Nutrition

360 Calories
12g Total Fat
14g Protein
46g Total Carbohydrate
5g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
360
Calories from Fat
100
Total Fat
12g
18%
Saturated Fat
4g
21%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
15mg
5%
Sodium
230mg
10%
Potassium
440mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate
46g
15%
Dietary Fiber
7g
28%
Sugars
5g
Protein
14g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
25%
25%
Vitamin C
8%
8%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
30%
30%
Exchanges:
3 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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