Vegetarian

Penne with Asparagus and Tomatoes is for Dinner.

Penne with Asparagus and Tomatoes takes several minutes to prepare.

Penne with Asparagus and Tomatoes takes several minutes to cook.

Penne with Asparagus and Tomatoes makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Penne with Asparagus and Tomatoes are:

1/2 cup asparagus spears
salt, to taste
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup onions, small dice
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 cup canned Italian plum tomatoes, drained and chopped
1/2 tsp salt
red pepper flakes, to taste
4 oz dry whole wheat penne pasta
1/4 ounce fresh basil leaves, chopped
parmesan cheese, grated, as needed for garnish

Here is how you make Penne with Asparagus and Tomatoes:

1. Cook the asparagus spears in boiling salted water and refresh in ice water. Drain and cut the spears on the bias into 1-inch (2.5-centimeter) pieces.2. Heat the olive oil in a saut? the onions and garlic until translucent. Add the tomatoes, salt and pepper flakes. Increase the head and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Keep warm.3. Boil the penne in salted water until al dente, then drain well. Stir the asparagus into the warm sauce. Toss the pasta with the sauce and the chopped basil. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan.Serving Size: Makes 4 servingsNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JULIETTECAKE.

The nutritional information for Penne with Asparagus and Tomatoes is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 203.5

• Total Fat: 8.3 g
• Cholesterol: 11.2 mg
• Sodium: 559.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 25.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.0 g
• Protein: 9.9 g

Penne with Asparagus and Tomatoes is Italian cuisine.