Spelt Pasta With Asparagus And Tomato

by Dr. Stephen Sinatra

Filed Under: Recipes

Last Reviewed 10/19/2012

A Heart-Healthy Pasta Recipe

1 Tbsp. olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
4 oz. asparagus, cleaned and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
½ cup cherry tomatoes
4 oz. spelt pasta, cooked according to package directions
6 basil leaves, slivered
Parmesan cheese

Heat olive oil over medium heat in a medium frying pan. Add garlic and asparagus and stir-fry until asparagus is tender. Add tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes longer. Spoon mixture over pasta and garnish with basil and Parmesan.

Makes 2 servings.

Nutrition Facts (per serving): Calories 320, Fat 10 g, Sodium 125 mg, Carbs 49 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 13 g

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