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Lemon, Garlic, and Asparagus Warm Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe

Recipe by: Ebwallace

"There are so many reasons I love this recipe. Caprese salad has to be one of my favorite summertime treats. There is nothing like a summer tomatoes' sweetness mixed with the peppery sweetness fresh basil offers, the zing of lemon and richness of garlic. It is SO good."
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Directions
  • Prep20 m
  • Cook20 m
  • Ready In40 m
  • 1Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.
  • 2Place asparagus into a saucepan, add a little water, and place over medium heat; cover pan and let asparagus steam until bright green and tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain.
  • 3Heat olive oil with butter and lemon juice in a large saucepan over medium-low heat until butter melts; cook and stir shallot in hot oil and butter mixture until it just begins to soften, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir garlic into shallot mixture and cook until shallot and garlic are opaque, 3 more minutes. Stir asparagus and chicken into mixture; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • 4Toss pasta with chicken and vegetables to combine; mix tomato and basil into salad and serve warm.
Footnotes
  • Cook's Note:
  • There are so many options with this dish. Many vegetables would taste fantastic added to the mix; broccoli would be awesome. I'd love to hear the different combinations you come up with.
Ingredients
  • 6 servings
  • 446 cals
  • 1 pound mezze (short) penne pasta
  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into thirds
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice, or more to taste
  • 1/2 large shallot, minced
  • 2 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large grilled chicken breast, sliced thinly and halved (optional)
  • 1 roma (plum) tomato, diced
  • 8 leaves fresh basil, torn
Nutrition

Amount per serving ( 5 total)

  • Calories:
    446
    22%
  • Fat:
    17.6
    27%
  • Carbs:
    60
    19%
  • Protein:
    15
    30%
  • Cholesterol:
    23
    8%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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