Asparagus Angel Hair Pasta Recipe

Name: Asparagus Angel Hair Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and chopped; 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved; 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth; 1 teaspoon dried dill weed; freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed; 1/2 lime, juiced; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 cup shredded queso asadero (white Mexican cheese)

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and chopped
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
1/2 lime, juiced
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup shredded queso asadero (white Mexican cheese)

1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add angel hair pasta, cook for 5 to 6 minutes, until al dente; drain and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil to prevent stickiness.,
2
Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the garlic for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the asparagus and tomatoes, stirring to coat. Pour in the broth, and continue cooking uncovered 10 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender, but still bright green.
3
Place the pasta in a large bowl, and toss with the asparagus and tomato mixture. Season with dill and pepper. In a separate bowl, mix the avocados, lime juice, and garlic powder together until blended.
4
Serve pasta with a dollop of the avocado mixture, and top with shredded cheese.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and chopped, and more.

Yes, Asparagus Angel Hair Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asparagus Angel Hair Pasta

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