FULL WHEAT PASTA WITH GREEN ASPARAGUS IN 30 MINUTES

Whole Wheat Pasta with Green Asparagus

What you need:

• Pot (to boil the pasta)
• a pan (for the asparagus and herbs)
• A chopping board

Ingredients:

• ​100g whole wheat pasta (one portion
• Green asparagus
• 1 tablespoon of pine nuts
• 4-5 Cherry tomatoes
• Some Basil
• Handful of low fat bacon or feta cheese or no add ons if vegan
• 2 tablespoons of Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of vegan butter
• 1 tablespoon of Honey
• 1 chopped garlic clove
• Some parmesan cheese
• Seasalt and pepper

How it's done:

• Prep the pasta like it says on the package.
• Clean the asparagus then peel the last third of the asparagus and cut about 5 cm of the ends. Then chop it diagonally into small pieces.
• Take a pan, add the honey and let it caramelize. Once it sizzles add the garlic, low fat bacon, cherry tomatoes, pine nuts and let it roast gently.
• Add the asparagus and grill for 2-3 minutes
• Once you cooked the pasta and took them out of the water, add it into the pan and let it simmer together for another 5 minutes.
• Sprinkle some parmesan cheese ontop. And you are done!

Why its good for you:

• Asparagus is also low in calories and packed with essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants
• Asparagus also possesses small amounts of other micronutrients, including iron, zinc and riboflavin
• ​Asparagus Improves Digestion
• Whole-grain pasta is typically high in fiber and low in calories and is super filling!