5 from 4 votes
Asparagus Pasta Recipe
Savor every bite of Asparagus Pasta—a perfect blend of baby shells, asparagus, garlic, marinara sauce, and Parmesan cheese, ready in just 30 minutes, that’s sure to please!
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
Servings
Calories:
323 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 8 ounces whole wheat pasta I used baby shells, but you could try penne or maybe bowtie
- 1 asparagus tough ends trimmed, bunch
- 1 onion diced, half
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 c. Parmesan Cheese plus more for garnish
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 3 Tbsp. red wine
- 1 tsp. balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil 6 cups of water in a large pot. Add the asparagus and cook for 2-3 minutes until it is tender-crisp (it will be bright green and tender but not limp).
- Remove asparagus from the pot but reserve the water. Add your pasta to the water and cook according to package instructions or until al dente.
- Meanwhile, dice your onion, mince your garlic, and chop your cooked asparagus.
- Once cooked, drain your pasta and set aside. Reserve about a cup of cooking liquid.
- Add the oil, onion, and garlic to your pot and cook on medium-high until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
- Add the red wine to de-glaze the pan. Let the wine come to a boil and use a wooden spoon to scrape any good brown bits from the bottom of your pan. Reduce the heat to simmer and add your marinara sauce and balsamic vinegar. Stir to combine.
- Return the cooked pasta and chopped cooked asparagus to the pan. Add a little cooking liquid if the mixture is too thick, and stir in your Parmesan cheese. Adjust salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve topped with additional Parmesan cheese.
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Notes
- To store Asparagus Pasta, place it in an airtight container and refrigerate it in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also freeze it for up to 2 months.
- To reheat, warm it in a skillet over medium heat, adding a splash of water or broth to prevent drying out. Alternatively, microwave on medium power, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
323kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
679mg
(28%)
Potassium
475mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
544IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
221mg
(22%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 323
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 323kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 679mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 475mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 544IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 221mg | 22% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.