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Recipe for Lemon Pepper Pasta & Asparagus

Question:

Hi, Gerry:

In the recipe below, where do the Navy beans fit in? Or do you have stock in Navy beans and just want everyone to buy some? Just kidding. But the recipe looks good and I just want to know how to use the beans and when to add.

Thanks, Mark

Lemon Pepper Pasta & Asparagus
From: Karen C. Greenlee
Serving Size: 4
� 4 ounces uncooked farfelle (bow-tie) pasta
� 1/4 cup olive oil
� 1 medium red bell pepper -- chopped
� 1 pound asparagus -- cut into 1" pieces
� 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
� 1/2 teaspoon salt
� 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
� 3 tablespoons lemon juice
� 1 15-16 oz can Navy beans -- rinsed & drained
� freshly ground pepper

Cook and drain pasta per package directions.
While pasta is cooking, heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium high heat.
Cook bell pepper, asparagus, lemon peel, salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper in oil, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Add pasta; toss with vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with pepper.

Answer:

Hi, Mark:

Although the recipe you list is not my own, I would think the addition of the navy beans (assuming they are already cooked) means adding them at the end of the recipe.

Hope this helps;-).

Gerry

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