Vegetarian

Penne with Asparagus + Pecorino Cheese is for Dinner.

Penne with Asparagus + Pecorino Cheese takes several minutes to prepare.

Penne with Asparagus + Pecorino Cheese takes several minutes to cook.

Penne with Asparagus + Pecorino Cheese makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Penne with Asparagus + Pecorino Cheese are:

8 oz whole wheat penne
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 1/2 cups (1-inch) slices asparagus
1 cup fat-free chicken broth
1 Tbsp grated lemon rind
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1/4 cup grated pecorino romano cheese
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 Tbsp shaved pecorino romano cheese

Here is how you make Penne with Asparagus + Pecorino Cheese:

Cook pasta in boiling water according to package directions, omitting additional fat. Drain.Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan, swirling to coat. Add asparagus to pan; cook 3 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from pan; keep warm. Add broth, lemon rind, and garlic to pan; cook until liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup (about 6 minutes). Return asparagus to pan. Add pasta, grated cheese, salt, and pepper; toss well. Place about 1 1/4 cups pasta mixture in each of 4 shallow bowls; top each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoons shaved cheese.Serving Size: 4Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SLJGEMINI75.

The nutritional information for Penne with Asparagus + Pecorino Cheese is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 264.8

• Total Fat: 8.0 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 520.4 mg
• Total Carbs: 45.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 8.0 g
• Protein: 10.7 g