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Penne with Asparagus and Basil

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 246.97 kcal

Nutrition

Calories: 246.97 kcalCarbohydrates: 31.99 gProtein: 11.44 gFat: 8.33 gSaturated Fat: 2.62 gCholesterol: 7.56 mgSodium: 311.12 mgFiber: 2.72 gVitamin A: 25.3215 IUCalcium: 167.11 mgIron: 2.58 mg

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • Pinch of dried crushed red pepper
  • 1 lb asparagus stalks cut into 1/2-inch lengths
  • 4 to matoes peeled, seeded, chopped
  • 1 cup chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
  • 8 oz penne pasta
  • 2/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil

Instructions 

  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add garlic and red pepper; sauté until garlic is golden, about 2 minutes.
  • Add asparagus, tomatoes, stock and 1/4 cup sliced basil. Cook until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Transfer to large bowl.
  • Pour sauce over pasta. Add cheese, parsley and 1/4 cup chopped basil. Toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
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