Penne Pasta with Asparagus and Plum Tomatoes

Penne Pasta with Asparagus and Plum Tomatoes
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

Introduction

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

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.

Number of Servings: 6


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