Pasta With Roasted Asparagus

ingredients

Roasted Asparagus
1 lb. fresh asparagus, tough ends removed and stalks cut diagonally into 1-inch lengths
2 tsp. olive oil
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste

Pasta
8 oz. whole-wheat penne or other shaped pasta (choose a low-carb brand if desired; not included in nutritional analysis)
1 tsp. olive oil
½ cup diced onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup coarsely chopped walnuts
Pinch red pepper flakes (add more if you like your food hotter; not included in nutritional analysis)
2 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley

Garnishes
1 oz. reduced-fat goat cheese, crumbled
2 Tbsp. fresh grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

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preparation

7 servings
Serving size: 1 cup
Preparation time: 17 minutes
Cooking time: 12 minutes

1. Prepare the asparagus. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Toss the asparagus with the olive oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper. Arrange the asparagus in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 7 to 8 minutes until browned. Remove the asparagus from the oven.
2. For the pasta, cook the pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté for 3 minutes. Add in the walnuts and sauté for 2 minutes. Add in the red pepper flakes and parsley. Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of the cooking liquid.
3. Add the pasta to the onion-garlic-walnut mixture and toss. Add in the reserved cooking liquid, roasted asparagus, goat cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste, and toss again.
 

nutrition

Nutrition facts
Starch exchanges 1.5
Vegetable exchanges 1
Fat exchanges 1
Amount per serving
Calories 200
    Calories From Fat 65
Total Fat 7 g
    Saturated Fat 1.3 g
    Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 5 mg
Sodium 45 mg (without added salt)
Total Carbohydrate 30 g
    Dietary Fiber 5 g
    Sugars 3 g
Protein 7 g

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