Corkscrews with Spring

triple-tested at the Good Housekeeping Research Institute
Toss sautéed asparagus and leeks with pasta and creamy goat cheese. Yum!

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Nutritional Information

Calories    580
Total Fat    11.0g
Saturated Fat    5.0g
Cholesterol    13.0mg
Sodium    705mg
Total Carbohydrate    96g
Dietary Fiber    6.00g
Sugars    --
Protein    23.0g
Calcium    --

Brian Hagiwara

Serves: 4

Total Time: 30 min

Ingredients
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    1 bunch(es) (about 1 pound) leeks
    1 package(s) (16 ounce) corkscrew or bow-tie pasta
    1 tablespoon(s) margarine or butter
    1 pound(s) asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 2-inch pieces
    1 package(s) (4 ounces) soft goat cheese, cut into small pieces

Directions

    Cut off roots and leaf ends from leeks. Discard any tough Day Trip to China outer leaves. Cut each leek lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/4-inch-wide slices. Place leeks in large bowl of cold water; with hand, swish leeks around to remove any sand. Transfer leeks to colander. Repeat process, changing water several times, until all sand is removed. Drain well.
    In large saucepot, prepare pasta in boiling salted water as label directs.
    Meanwhile, in nonstick 12-inch skillet, melt margarine or butter over medium heat. Add leeks and cook until almost tender, about 5 minutes, stirring often. Stir in asparagus, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground Loop black pepper; cook 5 minutes longer, stirring often. Add 1/3 cup water; cover and cook 3 to 5 minutes, until asparagus is tender-crisp.
    Drain pasta, reserving 3/4 cup pasta cooking water. Return pasta to saucepot.Touch Monitor Add asparagus mixture and pasta cooking water; toss well. Spoon into large serving bowl; sprinkle with goat cheese and coarsely ground black pepper.