Asparagus and Sun Dried Tomato Pasta
Make this fresh Asparagus and Sun Dried Tomato Pasta dish for a quick and tasty dinner soon. Garlicky sauteed asparagus tossed with sun dried tomatoes, penne pasta and parmesan cheese.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 360kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 14 asparagus spears trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes finely diced
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese finely grated
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet set over medium heat, add the olive oil and asparagus. Cook until tender, about 5 - 8 minutes. Add the garlic and sun dried tomatoes. Stir well until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the asparagus. Reduce heat to low and add the parmesan cheese, dried basil, salt, pepper and fresh chopped parsley. Stir well to combine and remove from heat.
- Serve topped with extra with parmesn if desired.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Asparagus and Sun Dried Tomato Pasta
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 360
Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 9mg3%
Sodium 510mg22%
Potassium 622mg18%
Carbohydrates 51g17%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 219IU4%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 182mg18%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.