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Pennette With Asparagus and Pine Nuts

Servings:
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: about 11/2 cups).
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Ingredients

  • 8 ounce pennette
  • 2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper
  • 3 cup asparagus
  • 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomato
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup asiago cheese
  • 2 tablespoon pine nuts

Preparation

Baking Directions:

1.

Cook the pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.

Drain; place in a large bowl.

2.

While pasta cooks, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.

Add garlic and pepper; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Add asparagus, chicken broth, and lemon juice; reduce heat to medium.

Cook 5 minutes or until asparagus is tender.

Stir in tomato and salt; cook 1 minute.

Add asparagus mixture to pasta, and toss to coat.

Sprinkle with cheese and nuts.

Calories 369 (27% from fat); fat 10.9g (sat 3.5g, mono 4.6g, poly 1.5g); protein 16.2g; carb 53.4g; fiber 5.3g; chol 12mg; iron 3.1mg; sodium 422mg; calc 176mg

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