Pasta with Dried Cranberries & Asparagus
This pasta dish is healthy and delicious, perfect for a quick weeknight meal or dinner party.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 296kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces whole-wheat spiral pasta or penne (about 3 1/2 cups)
- 12 ounces asparagus tough bottom stems removed (about 1 small bunch)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds or almond slivers
- 1/4 cup basil or mint leaves - fresh, roughly chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt plus 1/2 teaspoon for pasta water
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil for the pasta. When the water is boiling, add some salt. Put the pasta then cook following the number of minutes indicated in the package.
- While waiting for the water for the pasta to boil, prepare the sauce. Over medium heat, in a saucepan with extra virgin olive oil, sautè the asparagus then toss in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- Pour the wine then put up the flame to high until it evaporates.
- Add the cranberries then season with salt and pepper.
- Add the mint (leave some for garnishing) and the almonds. Cook for about 1 minute. Cover.
- When pasta is cooked and drained, combine with the sauce in the saucepan on low heat then mix well.
- Before serving, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil then garnish with the remaining mint leaves. Serve hot.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 175mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g |
| SmartPoints (Freestyle): 9
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 9
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 9