Serves: 4
Total Calories: 544
Heat oil in a 12" skillet sauté garlic and red pepper flakes for 2 minutes. Add asparagus, tomatoes, chicken broth and basil heat, covered, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon over penne pasta sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley.
TIP: Here's an oh-so-simple pesto recipe to serve with this pasta dish. Place 2 cloves garlic, 1 cup fresh basil leaves, 1/3 cup olive oil, salt and pepper to taste in a food processor and blend until a coarse paste forms. Combine with butter for a tasty spread.
From "Meals in Minutes." Copyright Gooseberry Patch. Used with permission of the publisher, Gooseberry Patch. All Rights Reserved.
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