Asparagus Primavera
A perfect pasta night recipe with fresh asparagus.
50 min
4 servings
270 calories
Ingredients
1 pkg (15 oz/450 g) egg noodles
2 cups chopped asparagus or fiddleheads
1 zucchini
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lemon
2 tsp Herb & Garlic Dip Mix
4 cups baby spinach
1 cup ricotta cheese or cottage cheese
Instructions
In Multipurpose Pot, boil noodles for 4–6 minutes, until tender. Just before draining, add asparagus and zucchini and boil for about 1 minute, until tender-crisp. Set aside 1 cup cooking water, then drain.
Return noodles and vegetables to pot. Stir in oil, lemon peel and juice, Herb & Garlic Dip Mix and spinach. Moisten with some of the reserved water, if necessary. Spoon into bowls and top with ricotta.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 270, Fat 8 g (Saturated 2.5 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 115 mg, Carbohydrate 38 g (Fiber 5 g, Sugars 2 g), Protein 12 g.