Lemony Whole-Wheat Pasta Primavera

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  • Number of Servings: 2
Ingredients
1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces 4 oz whole-wheat penne 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 1 cup fresh basil, chopped 1 tablespoon lemon zest 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 cloves of garlic, chopped coarse sea salt to taste 2 cups baby arugula
Directions
Wash asparagus and snap off woody ends. Boil 3 to 5 minutes. Remove asparagus from water with a slotted spoon. Add pasta to boiling water and cook as directed on package. Drain pasta and add to a bowl with all remaining ingredients except arugula. Stir to combine. Salt to taste. Divide arugula leaves between two bowls. Top with pasta mixture.

Serving Size: Makes 2 servings

Servings Per Recipe: 2
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 289.5
  • Total Fat: 4.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 46.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 59.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 12.9 g
  • Protein: 13.7 g

Member Reviews
  • KALIGIRL
    Perfect for summer!
    Can substitute any grain for the whole wheat too. - 6/13/13