Pasta with Fresh Peas, Asparagus, and Beans

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 450.3
  • Total Fat: 10.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 7.8 mg
  • Sodium: 808.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 67.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 13.2 g
  • Protein: 23.6 g

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Introduction

A super easy, super fast meal. Found a recipe in Women's Day and doctored it up a bit with multigrain pasta and added beans for more fiber and protein. A super easy, super fast meal. Found a recipe in Women's Day and doctored it up a bit with multigrain pasta and added beans for more fiber and protein.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    The measurements are weighed; 100 grams of peas is about 1 cup. I used fresh, but you can use frozen. 400 grams of asparagus is about 1 pound, with the rough ends chopped off.

    100 grams fresh english peas (out of the pod)
    1 lb. fresh asparagus
    1/2 medium sweet onion, diced
    8 ounces Barilla Plus Farfalle
    1 can of white beans, drained and rinsed well
    1.5 T. olive oil
    salt and pepper
    1 C. chicken broth
    3 T. white balsamic vinegar
    1/3 C. grated parmesan cheese



Directions

Trim the rough ends of the asparagus off.
Cut the remaining spears into bit-sized pieces.
If using fresh peas, de-pod them :)

Cook the pasta to al dente according to the package directions. With 3 minutes left, add the asparagus. With 2 minutes left, add the peas. Drain.

While the pasta cooks, dice the onion. Heat olive oil in large saute pan and saute onions until tender, about 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper. Then add 1 cup broth and keep warm.

Return the pasta and veggies to the pasta pan. Over low heat, add the broth/onions and toss well. Then sprinkle with the balsamic vinegar. Finish by adding the grated parmesan and toss to distribute evenly.

Makes 4 servings of about 14 oz. each.

You could reduce the calories by making 6 servings.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SANDRALEIGH99.