Pasta with Asparagus Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Pasta with Asparagus Recipe

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds fresh asparagus

trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces

¼ cup chicken broth

½ pound fresh mushrooms

sliced

8 ounces angel hair pasta

1 tablespoon olive oil

½ teaspoon crushed red pepper

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package instructions.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet. Saute asparagus in the pan over medium heat for about 3 minutes. Add chicken broth and mushroom slices; cook 3 minutes more.

Step 3

Drain pasta and transfer to a serving dish. Gently toss pasta with asparagus mixture; sprinkle with Parmesan and crushed red pepper.

Nutritional Information

Pasta with Asparagus Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 280.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 15.5g 31%

Carbohydrates: 39.4g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 5.7g 23%

Sugars: 4.1g

Fat: 8.4g 13%

Saturated Fat: 2.3g 12%

Cholesterol: 8.8mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 1739.4IU 35%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.8mg 68%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 13.3mg 22%

Folate: 278.3mcg 70%

Calcium: 149mg 15%

Iron: 3.3mg 18%

Magnesium: 31mg 11%

Potassium: 664.8mg 19%

Sodium: 338.6mg 14%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 24%

Calories From Fat: 75.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.