Angel Hair Pasta With Arugula and Asparagus

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1
Angel Hair Pasta With Arugula and Asparagus Recipe
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Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 lb angel hair pasta , cooked according to package directions
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces diced onions
5 asparagus spears , rough ends removed and sliced into small bite size pieces
4 1/2 ounces canned mushrooms , rinsed
3 garlic cloves , minced
1 limes , juice of or 1 tablespoon lime juice
14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon dried Italian herb seasoning
1/2 cup evaporated milk
3 2 cups baby arugula or 2 cups Baby Spinach , is good too
8 fresh basil leaves , rough chopped
1/3 cup parmesan-romano cheese mix , grated

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
500
Sugar
5g
Fat
18g
Our Angel Hair Pasta With Arugula and Asparagus recipe is a perfect blend of fresh vegetables and pasta. This dish has asparagus, canned mushrooms, and baby arugula cooked in immunity-boosting lime juice, Italian herb seasoning, and evaporated milk. The asparagus is a great low-calorie way to get essential nutrients such as vitamin K, fiber, and folate, while the arugula makes for a fragrant, peppery addition to the dish. The pasta is light and refreshing, and the flavors balance well with the fresh ingredients.

Instructions

1.Cook the angel hair pasta according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
2.Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly browned, then set aside.
3.In the same pan, add the olive oil and sauté the onions until they are translucent.
4.Add in the asparagus and cook for 5 minutes until slightly tender.
5.Add in the canned mushrooms and minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
6.Add in the lime juice, diced tomatoes, Italian herbs and evaporated milk and stir to combine.
7.Add in the arugula and basil, and stir to combine until the arugula wilts.
8.Add in the cooked pasta and stir everything together.
9.Serve hot, topped with grated parmesan-romano cheese mix and toasted pine nuts

PROS

This pasta recipe is a delicious way to incorporate vegetables into your meal.

It is easy to make and can be served as a side dish or a main course.

The use of angel hair pasta makes it light and low in calories.

CONS

The use of canned mushrooms may compromise the taste of the dish.

Some may find the recipe to be a bit bland and will need to up the spices.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is high in vitamins and minerals as it contains a variety of vegetables.
Asparagus is a good source of fiber and folate.
Arugula is low in calories and high in vitamin C and K.

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