Penne Pasta with Asparagus and Plum Tomatoes

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 148.2

Total Fat: 4.2 g
Cholesterol: 15.2 mg
Sodium: 73.5 mg
Total Carbs: 21.9 g
Dietary Fiber: 4.4 g
Protein: 7.4 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Penne Pasta with Asparagus and Plum Tomatoes calories by ingredient

Introduction

Quick dish for the spring when asparagus comes into season, very light with calories and heavy in vegetables Quick dish for the spring when asparagus comes into season, very light with calories and heavy in vegetables

Minutes to Prepare: 15

Minutes to Cook: 10

Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

1 Tsp of Olive oil

1 Medium Chopped onion

1 cup of chopped yellow or red bell pepper

2 cloves of garlic

2 packages of Fresh Asparagus (about 20 spears each package)

6 TBSP of white wine

4-6 Plum Tomatoes, chopped

8 ounces of cooked penne pasta

2-3 TBSP of chopped basil

Satl & Pepper to taste

4 TBSP of Parmesan Cheese

Directions

Using large skillet heat oil until hot and then saute onion, bell pepper, and garlic until tender. (about 5 mins) Add Asparagus and white wine; cook, covered until asparagus is crisp-tender and wine evaporateed (5 minutes)

Toss Asparagus mixture, tomatoes, pasta, and basil in serving bows; season to taste with salt and pepper and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user STRIVE4BALANCE.