Printemps means springtime in french.

Dried Basil may be substituted for Fresh; use 2 Tablespoons.

1. Trim the asparagus spears and rinse in cold water. Remove the tips; set aside. Bias-slice the remaining portions of the asparagus spears into 1- to- 1 1/2-inch pieces, and set them aside.

2. Cook the pasta accorsong to the package directions, addisn asparagus tips and pieces and carrots for the last 2 or 3 minutes of cooking time. Drain pasta and vegetables; keep warm.

3. Meanwhile, cook and stir green onion and garlic in large skillet in hot oil for 1 or 2 minutes until crisp-tender. Stir in broth, tomato paste, and 2 Tablespoons dried basil (If substituting for fresh basil). Toss with pasta and vegetables. Sprinkle with pepper and fresh basil leaves.

361 calories, 5 g total fat, 1 g satuarted fat