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Pasta with Green Asparagus, Tomatoes and Pine Nuts

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Pasta with Green Asparagus, Tomatoes and Pine Nuts
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Health Score:
93 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
15 min.
Preparation
ready in 30 min.
Ready in
Calories:
623
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

Green asparagus scores points with its high folic acid content; this B vitamin is important for blood formation and cell renewal, among other things. The fiber contained in wholemeal pasta and vegetables stimulates digestion and keeps you full for a long time.

Unfortunately, it is not asparagus season all year round. When asparagus is not in season, substitute with spinach or kale.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie623 cal.(30 %)
Protein21 g(21 %)
Fat17 g(15 %)
Carbohydrates94 g(63 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage9.9 g(33 %)
Vitamin A0.2 mg(25 %)
Vitamin D0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin E5.8 mg(48 %)
Vitamin K58.4 μg(97 %)
Vitamin B₁0.4 mg(40 %)
Vitamin B₂0.3 mg(27 %)
Niacin8.3 mg(69 %)
Vitamin B₆0.4 mg(29 %)
Folate204 μg(68 %)
Pantothenic acid1.4 mg(23 %)
Biotin7.5 μg(17 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0 μg(0 %)
Vitamin C39 mg(41 %)
Potassium734 mg(18 %)
Calcium81 mg(8 %)
Magnesium124 mg(41 %)
Iron4.2 mg(28 %)
Iodine11 μg(6 %)
Zinc3 mg(38 %)
Saturated fatty acids2.4 g
Uric acid112 mg
Cholesterol0 mg
Complete sugar5 g

Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
18 ozs Penne
salt
18 ozs green Asparagus
9 ozs Cherry tomatoes
1 ½ ozs Pine nuts (about 3 tablespoons)
4 Tbsps olive oil
freshly ground peppers
3 Tbsps freshly cut Basil
Basil (for garnish)
How healthy are the main ingredients?
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Preparation steps

1.

Cook the penne in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and reserve a small amount of pasta water. 

2.

Peel the bottom third of the asparagus and cut on the diagonal into about 3/4 inch pieces. Rinse and halve the tomatoes. Toast the pine nuts in a dry pan until golden brown and set aside.

3.

Heat the oil in a pan and gently sauté the asparagus pieces for about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. If necessary add a little water. When the asparagus is tender add the tomatoes just until warm, about 1 to 2 minutes.

4.

Add the drained penne and some reserved pasta water, the pine nuts, and the basil. Toss to combine. 

5.

Transfer to plates and serve garnished with basil leaves.