Ellen’s Mango-Asparagus Alfredo Pasta

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What you’ll need…

1 TBSP olive oil

1 onion (minced)

2-3 cloves garlic (finely minced)

2-3 TBSP cornstarch

2 cups milk

½ cup parmesan cheese (shredded)

½ TBSP dried basil

½ TBSP dried oregano

pinch of nutmeg (Not optional! It tastes great!)

salt & pepper (to taste)

pasta of your choice

asparagus, (washed and cut into bite-sized pieces)

1 mango (thinly sliced)

Yummy! There were leftovers, and I’ll be having this again with my roommate tonight. Since she doesn’t like asparagus, I will substitute broccoli for her and keep the asparagus to myself, mwahahahahaa!!!

1. Put oil in a medium-sized pan on medium heat.
2. Add the onion, garlic, and sauté for a few minutes.
3. Reduce to medium-low heat.
4. Whisk in cornstarch, then whisk in the milk.
5. Add cheese and spices, stirring occasionally until thickened. (Supplement with more cornstarch to thicken as needed.)
6. Turn off heat and cover to keep warm.
7. Cook the pasta el dente in boiling salted water.
8. When the pasta is nearly done, steam the asparagus until bright green and tender
9. Drain pasta; serve with asparagus, mango and top with Alfredo sauce.

This is Ellen’s revised version of the original recipe found on Food Network Canada’s site.

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