Basil-Asparagus Penne


Serves: 4
Total Calories: 544

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flake
1 pound asparagus spears, chopped
4 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
1 (8-ounce) package penne pasta, cooked
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
fresh parsley to taste

Directions:

Heat oil in a 12" skillet sauté garlic and red pepper flakes for 2 minutes. Add asparagus, tomatoes, chicken broth and basil heat, covered, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon over penne pasta sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley.

TIP: Here's an oh-so-simple pesto recipe to serve with this pasta dish. Place 2 cloves garlic, 1 cup fresh basil leaves, 1/3 cup olive oil, salt and pepper to taste in a food processor and blend until a coarse paste forms. Combine with butter for a tasty spread.

From "Meals in Minutes." Copyright Gooseberry Patch. Used with permission of the publisher, Gooseberry Patch. All Rights Reserved.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 4
Total Calories: 544
Calories from Fat: 140

This Basil-Asparagus Penne recipe is from the Gooseberry Patch: Meals in Minutes Cookbook. Download this Cookbook today.


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