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Asparagus Pesto Pasta

Ingredients

1 lb. asparagus

8 oz. whole wheat rotini pasta

1 Tbsp. olive oil 

2 tsp. garlic powder 

1 tsp. ground black pepper

½ cup basil pesto

1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes, julienne cut 

1/3 cup feta cheese

Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Wash hands with soap and water. Wash asparagus and trim off tough ends. Toss asparagus with olive oil, garlic, and pepper. Roast for 8-12 minutes or until tender. Once cooled, cut into one-inch bite size pieces. Set aside. 
  2. Boil pasta until tender or as directed on box. Drain and rinse pasta with cool water. 
  3. Place tomatoes in a microwave safe bowl, cover with water and heat 1-2 minutes until rehydrated. 
  4. Combine pasta, asparagus, pesto, tomatoes, and feta cheese in a bowl. Serve warm or cold.

     Yield: 9 Servings

    Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to five days. 

     

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Total Time
35 min
Prep Time
30 min
Servings
9
Nutrition Facts

Calories: 190

Fat: 9 grams 

Saturated Fat: 2.5 grams 

Sodium: 235 milligrams 

Carbohydrate: 25 grams 

Fiber: 5 grams 

Added sugar: 0 

Protein: 7 grams