Side Dish

Penne with asparagus, olives and parmigiano breadcrumbs is for Side Dish.

Penne with asparagus, olives and parmigiano breadcrumbs takes several minutes to prepare.

Penne with asparagus, olives and parmigiano breadcrumbs takes several minutes to cook.

Penne with asparagus, olives and parmigiano breadcrumbs makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Penne with asparagus, olives and parmigiano breadcrumbs are:

3 tbsp olive oil
1 cup coarse fresh brown bread crumbs
0.25 cup grated parmesan
0.5 lb penne rigate
1 lb asparagus, woody ends removed, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
0.5 cup coarsely chopped olives
zest of 1 lemon
freshly ground back pepper

Here is how you make Penne with asparagus, olives and parmigiano breadcrumbs:

Put water for pasta on to boil. Heat 2 tbsp oil, brown breadcrumbs, remove from heat and add parm and pinch of salt.Cook pasta until al dente.Brown chicken breast.Meanwhile, cook asparagus in 1 tbsp heated oil until crisp tender, about 4 min. Push aside and cook garlic in pan, mashing, about 30 sec. Mix with asparagus. Remove from heat. Stir in olives and lemon zest, season with salt and pepper. Add pasta to skillet, stir. Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PAULINEINTHEHAT.

The nutritional information for Penne with asparagus, olives and parmigiano breadcrumbs is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 468.0

• Total Fat: 16.7 g
• Cholesterol: 37.8 mg
• Sodium: 448.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 53.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 8.0 g
• Protein: 28.1 g