Healthified Asparagus Linguine

220 fewer calories • 68% less sodium than the original recipe. No fresh asparagus on hand? You can still enjoy this delicious recipe. Microwave frozen Green Giant Simply Steam® Asparagus Cuts while the pasta cooks then toss all of the ingredients together.

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The Quick Take: Healthified

Calories Reduced By 220
Fat Reduced By 15g
Dietary Fiber Added 2g

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Nutrition Information:

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 300
Calories from Fat: 70),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 8g; 8%
(Saturated Fat 2 1/2g, 2 1/2% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 10mg; 10%;
Sodium: 200mg; 200%;
Total Carbohydrate: 43g; 43%
(Dietary Fiber 6g 6% Sugars 3g 3% ),
Protein: 14g; 14%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 8%;
Vitamin C: 30%;
Calcium: 4%;
Iron: 15%;

Exchanges:

2 1/2 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; 1 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Prep Time 15 min
Total Time 25 min
Servings 4

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

Directions

1 Snap off and discard woody bases from fresh asparagus. Rinse. Bias-slice asparagus into 11/2-inch pieces; set aside.
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.
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.
4 Drain pasta; add pasta to vegetables in skillet. Toss gently to combine. Garnish with basil and crushed red pepper.

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Before	After
8 ounces fresh asparagus spears	1 pound fresh asparagus spears
12 ounces dried linguine pasta	8 ounces dried multigrain linguine pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil	1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic salt	4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons dry white wine	1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons whipping cream	1/4 cup shredded fresh basil
1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese (2 ounces)

Nutritional Highlights

Calories		520 (before) 300 (after)
Cholesterol		35 mg (before) 10 mg (after)
Dietary Fiber		4 g (before) 6 g (after)
Fat		3 (before) 1 (after)
Saturated Fat		12 g (before) 2 1/2 g (after)
Sodium		610 mg (before) 200 mg (after)
Total Fat		23 g (before) 8 g (after)
Vitamin C (%DV)		15 (before) 30 (after)

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Posted 4/11/2011 3:14:47 PM REPORT ABUSE veggiechef said:

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You add the cream after you have sauteed the asparagus, mushrooms, and garlic in olive oil. Your eyes will tell you when the garlic gets to be golden brown, as well as your nose will smell the garlic aroma. When adding the Cream/Veggie Stock/White Wine it is called deglazing the pan. It is done for 2 reasons 1. it gets the most flavorful bits from the bottom of the pan and 2. it leaves the pan a LOT easier to clean when finished. Use a wooden spoon to keep your pots and pans in good shape. Hope I helped.

Posted 4/13/2010 10:01:24 AM REPORT ABUSE bdoria said:

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when do you add the cream?

Posted 3/25/2010 2:47:49 PM REPORT ABUSE 210 said:

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I would saute the asparagus and mushrooms in olive oil, then add the garlic (careful not letting it burn...!), then add the wine/ cream...(scraping up the bits on bottom of pan from the veggies)will get lots more flavor this way...

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We calculated the nutrition of this recipe at the time it was created on 07/16/2012. NOTE: We do not include optional ingredients in our calculations.