RIGATONI AND ASPARAGUS

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This quick-to-make meatless pasta dish is ready in a flash and oh-so good! It is from a 1990 cookbook called "365 Easy One-Dish Meals".

Provided by loof751

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups rigatoni pasta (large pasta)
1/2 lb asparagus spear (fresh, thin)
1/2 cup marinara sauce
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 green onion
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces. Chop the green onion.
  • Bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat. Add rigatoni and cook for 6 minutes. Add asparagus to the pot and continue to cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, until pasta is barely tender and asparagus is tender-crisp.
  • Drain pasta and asparagus, rinse with cold water, and drain well.
  • Return pasta and asparagus to pot. Add marinara sauce, sour cream, vinegar, onion, basil, salt and pepper. Toss to mix well. Heat 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  • Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.

Tazim Hosen
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I added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes to this recipe and it was amazing! It gave the dish a nice pop of flavor.


Allan CITY
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I'll definitely be making it again.


ashley Vaughn
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I've never been a fan of asparagus but this recipe changed my mind. It was delicious!


Qurban Ullah
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the asparagus and the pasta.


Faith Lacrete
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I actually really enjoyed this dish. The lemon-butter sauce was amazing.


Offical Suraj
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Funny Luv
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This recipe was a disappointment. The sauce was too thin and the asparagus was overcooked.


KF. Suhaib
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family. The asparagus is always perfectly cooked and the sauce is delicious.


Qatar Ruhan
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes! I love the combination of asparagus and lemon. It's so light and refreshing.


Akhiro Baker
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I thought this recipe was just ok. The flavors were a bit bland for my taste.


Ahamad Emon
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This dish was a great way to use up some leftover asparagus. I loved the lemony flavor of the sauce.


Tammy Barfield
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The asparagus was a bit too crunchy for my taste, but otherwise this was a good recipe. I'll try it again and cook the asparagus for a little longer.


Prince Taylor
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Easy to make and very tasty! I added some grilled chicken to make it a complete meal.


Wai Yan Linn
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I wasn't sure about the combination of asparagus and lemon at first, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was delicious! The sauce was creamy and tangy, and the asparagus was tender and flavorful.


Lolbit The FNaF Gamer
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This recipe is a keeper! I loved the bright flavors of the lemon and asparagus, and the rigatoni pasta was cooked perfectly. My whole family enjoyed it.


Mfaizan Ali
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Meh. I found this dish to be bland and uninspired. The asparagus was overcooked and the sauce lacked flavor.


Gloria Williams
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Just made this dish for dinner and it was a hit! The sauce was delicious and the asparagus was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.


Ra Bbi
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I've been looking for a new asparagus recipe, and this one definitely fits the bill. The combination of asparagus and lemon is always a winner, and the rigatoni pasta adds a hearty touch. Yum!


Tiana Taylor
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This rigatoni and asparagus dish turned out amazing! The asparagus was perfectly tender and flavorful, and the lemon-butter sauce was light and creamy. My family loved it!


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