Garlic Asparagus Penne Pasta
A delicious yet simple dish you can enjoy any night of the week. It makes great leftovers for lunch the next day too! I always make a double batch.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 489kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb. whole grain penne pasta (cooked separately to package directions)
- 2 tbsp. olive oil (+ more if needed for cooking)
- 1 lb. fresh asparagus (cleaned and roughly chopped)
- 12 medium garlic cloves (minced)
- salt to taste
- ½ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Set your pasta to cook.
- In a skillet, warm the oil.
- Add the asparagus and sauté for about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and add a pinch of salt.
- Continue cooking until the asparagus is cooked to your liking. (Add more oil if the pan dries out)
- When done, add the pasta to the skillet and stir to combine everything, seasoning with a bit more salt if needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
Please note that the nutrition data below is a ballpark figure. Exact data is not possible.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25the recipe | Calories: 489kcal | Carbohydrates: 90g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 526mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1490IU | Vitamin C: 17.2mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 7.1mg