Diabetic -- Asparagus Linguine

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Asparagus Linguine

 

6 oz. uncooked linguine

1 small onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 TB extra virgn olive oil OR canola oil

2 tsp. butter

1/2 lb. fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2 " pieces

2 TB white wine or vegetable broth

2 TB grated Parmesan cheese

1 TB lemon juice

1/4 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. ground black pepper

 

Cook linguine according to package directions; drain and set aside; keep

warm.

 

In a nonstick skillet, sauté the onion and garlic in oil and butter until

tender. Add asparagus;

cook and stir for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add wine or broth; cook

and stir for 1 to 2 minutes

or until liquid is reduced. Remove from the heat.

 

Add linguine to the asparagus mixture. Add remaining ingredients; toss to

coat. Serve immediately. 

 

Yield: 4 servings.

 

Nutrition Information:

One serving (1 cup) = 245 calories, 7 g fat (2 g sat fat), 7 mg cholesterol,

217 mg sodium,

36 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 8 g protein.

 

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.