Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad with Chicken, Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson 
A tangy buttermilk dressing ties together this pasta salad studded with asparagus, chicken, artichokes, and cherry tomatoes! 

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Pasta with Asparagus

Submitted by: S. Butters 
Tender spears of fresh asparagus are sauteed with cooking spray and simmered quickly with chicken broth and sliced mushrooms. Tossed with angel hair pasta and Parmesan cheese, this makes a wonderful luncheon dish or light supper. 

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Asparagus, Chicken and Penne Pasta

Submitted by: JWEARY15 
If you are tired of tomato based pasta, try this one. Asparagus and chicken are tossed with penne pasta. 

Asparagus Portobello Pasta

Submitted by: Jared Zimmerman 
Tasty pasta covered in an asparagus based sauce with sauteed portobello mushrooms and peas.  

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Asparagus, Chicken, and Pecan Pasta

Submitted by: Julie Ledford 
Penne pasta tossed with asparagus, red peppers, pecans, and Parmesan cheese in a delicious sauce that is creamy without being over-powering. This has been a tremendous hit every time I've made it. 

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Pasta with Mock Creamy Tomato Sauce

Submitted by: Sheila Martin 
A puree of tofu, roasted peppers, tomato paste, vegetable broth, balsamic vinegar and Italian seasoning is stirred into sauteed onion, garlic, asparagus and mushrooms. Add a dab of hot chili paste if you dare, and serve the sauce over cooked pasta. 

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Pasta Shells with Portobello Mushrooms and Asparagus in Boursin Sauce

Submitted by: Jasmine 
Home Town: Queens, New York, USA
Living In: Chicago, Illinois, USA
From my friend Tasneem - an easy recipe to prepare, resulting in a downright sophisticated dish. Asparagus and pasta are tossed with a cheesy mushroom sauce. 

Creamy Artichoke Pasta

Submitted by: ALIBUNNY 
This is a great fast and simple pasta dish, with a sauce that is lower in fat, yet creamy! If you like artichokes, you'll like this! You can adjust all the seasonings to suit your tastes. 

Creamy Chicken Asparagus Casserole

Submitted by: KMSMOKEY 
Tender asparagus and tarragon add a delicate note to this almond-topped casserole. 

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Asparagus Angel Hair Pasta

Submitted by: BRENDAJST 
Delicate angel hair pasta is tossed with asparagus and grape tomatoes, topped with fresh avocado, and sprinkled with a mild cheese. I SWEAR this is one of the yummiest things I've had in ages! 
 
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