Tomato, basil and asparagus penne
Serves:
4
Time to make:
20 mins
Total cost:
$17.08 / $4.27 per serve
(at time of publication)
(at time of publication)
Health information:
High fibre
Low fat
Low sodium
Vegetarian
High protein
Instructions
Instructions and steps:
Step 1 Cook pasta according to packet directions and add peas for the last 5 minutes of pasta cooking time. Drain. Return to saucepan.
Step 2 Meanwhile, spray a frying pan with oil and place over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes and cook for 3–4 minutes. Add asparagus and basil. Stir well and heat through for 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat, scatter with feta and garnish with extra basil, if desired.
Variations
- Boost flavour by adding a squeeze of lemon juice in Step 2.
- Use sun-dried tomatoes instead of regular ones for more flavour.
About this Recipe
Photography: Ian Wallace
First Published:
March 2010
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Full ingredient list:
- 400g penne
- 2 cups frozen peas
- cooking oil spray
- 6 tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup asparagus, steamed, chopped in thirds
- handful fresh basil, roughly torn
- 100g reduced-fat feta, diced
Nutritional information (per serve)
Energy:
2095kJ
Calories:
501cal
Protein:
25g
Fat:
5.3g
- saturated:
2.5g
Carbohydrates:
80g
- sugars:
7g
Dietary Fibre:
11.5g
Sodium:
300mg
Calcium:
151mg
Iron:
3.5mg
Nutrition information is given per serve
*NS: not specified
