Description
A delicious and healthy pasta dish featuring fresh asparagus and a light sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the asparagus pieces to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until tender but still crisp.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the skillet with the asparagus and garlic.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- If desired, add fresh basil and mix well before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute Parmesan cheese with nutritional yeast.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like cherry tomatoes or spinach for extra flavor.
- This dish can be served warm or cold as a pasta salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg