Pasta With Roasted Asparagus
Per ServingPasta With Roasted Asparagus |
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| Makes: 7 | ||
| Serving Size: 1 cup | ||
| Calories | 200 | |
| Fat | 7 | g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 | g |
| Trans Fat | 0 | g |
| Carbohydrate | 30 | g |
| Fiber | 5 | g |
| Sugars | 3 | g |
| Cholesterol | 5 | mg |
| Sodium | 45 mg (without added salt) | |
| Protein | 7 | g |
| Choices: Starch 1.5, Vegetable 1, Fat 1 | ||
- Makes: 7
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Preparation Time: 17 minutes
- Cooking Time: 12 minutes
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 |
| 1/2 | cup | diced onion |
| 3 | garlic cloves, minced | |
| 1/4 | 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 |
Directions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
