Title: Tangy Asparagus Linguine
Categories: Lowfat Quick Pasta Cheese
Yield: 4 Servings

5	oz	LINGUINE
2	tb	REDUCED CALORIE MARGARINE
1/4	c	FINELY CHOPPED ONION
3		GARLIC CLOVES, MINCED
8	oz	FRESH ASPARAGUS, PEELED AND
		DIAGONALLY SLICED INTO
		1/2 INCH PIECES
2	tb	DRY WHITE WINE OR CHICKEN
		BROTH
2	tb	FRESH LEMON JUICE
		FRESHLY GROUND PEPPER
1/4	c	GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE
3	oz	SHREDDED LIGHT MOZZARELLA
		CHEESE (3/4 CUP)
		STRIPS OF FRESH LEMON PEEL

COOK LINGUINE ACCORDING TO PKG. DIRECTIONS UNTIL JUST TENDER; DRAIN AND KEEP WARM. MEANWHILE, IN LARGE SKILLET OVER MED. HEAT, MELT MARGARINE/ ADD ONION AND GARLIC; COOK 5 MINS. OR UNTIL ONION IS SOFT, STIRRING OFTEN. ADD ASPARAGUS; COOK 2 MINS. LONGER, STIRRING OFTEN. ADD WINE AND LEMON JUICE; COOK 1 MIN. LONGER. SEASON WITH SALT AND PEPPER AND REMOVE FROM HEAT. TOSS MIXTURE WITH PASTA AND PARMESAN CHEESE. TO SERVE TRANSFER TO SERVING PLATTER AND TOP WITH MOZZARELLA CHEESE; GARNISH WITH STRIPS OF LEMON PEEL. SERVE IMMEDIATELY.

PER SERVING: 255 CAL, 15GR. PRO., 31GR., CARB., 7.5GR. FAT, 26% CAL FROM FAT, 13MG. CHOL., 317MG. SOD.

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