Asparagus With Pasta

Asparagus is high in vitamin K, which is the blood clotting vitamin. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Also, pasta made with whole wheat is a good source of carbohydrate.

Cooking Time: 20 Minutes

Serving Size: 2

Calories (Per Serving): 145 kCal

Ingredients

• Fresh asparagus spears, 200 grams
• Fresh sliced mushrooms, 100 grams
• Chopped red bell pepper, 1 Small
• Medium onion minced, 1 Small
• Cloves of garlic minced, 2 to 3 piece
• Low cal butter, 1 Tablespoon
• Low fat cream, 1 Tablespoon
• Low-fat grated cheese, 2 Tablespoon
• Vegetable broth, 1/2 cup
• Apple cider vinegar, 2 Teaspoon
• Dried whole basil or few fresh basil leaves, 1 Teaspoon
• Fresh parsley fine chopped, 2 Teaspoon
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• Whole wheat pasta, 150 grams

Method

1. Cook pasta according to package instruction, drain, and rinse and keep it aside.
2. Saute garlic and onions in a large skillet over medium heat with butter for 3 minutes.
3. Add asparagus and mushrooms saute for 6-7 minutes.
4. Add vegetable broth, vinegar and basil; cook over high heat for 3-5 minutes or until liquid is reduced to one third.
5. Reduce heat, add cream and red pepper; cook for 3 minutes
6. Now add cooked pasta, grated cheese and salt/pepper. Cook over slow heat for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
7. Serve hot garnish with some grated cheese and fresh parsley.