Penne and Asparagus with Garlic Sauce
Penne and Asparagus with Garlic Sauce
This pasta recipe blends al dente penne pasta, tender crisp asparagus, and a delightful garlic sauce to create a terrific side dish.
Ingredients:
8 ounces penne pasta
1 tablespoon vegan butter
3 cloves chopped garlic
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons flour
2/3 cup plant milk
2/3 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
cornstarch (if needed)
1/2 bunch asparagus cut into penne size pieces
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces penne pasta
1 tablespoon vegan butter
3 cloves chopped garlic
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons flour
2/3 cup plant milk
2/3 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
cornstarch (if needed)
1/2 bunch asparagus cut into penne size pieces
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
Directions:
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Heat medium sized saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Add 1 tablespoon vegan butter, ccok garlic and onions, sauteing until tender.
- Whisk in flour until smooth.
- Slowly add the milk and broth, whisking until smooth.
- Keep stirring until thickened. (If sauce doesn't thicken mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch and 1 teaspoon water to form a paste, add to the sauce.)
- Stir in parsley.
- Lower heat and keep sauce warm until the pasta and asparagus are ready.
- In a small skillet, heat olive oil. When the oil is hot add the asparagus. Cook until tender, about 4-5 minutes.
- In a medium serving bowl, combine pasta, sauce and asparagus.
Calories 269, Fat 7.5g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 124mg,
Carbohydrates 39.4g, Fiber 1.4g, Sugars 3.2g, Protein 11.4g
Carbohydrates 39.4g, Fiber 1.4g, Sugars 3.2g, Protein 11.4g
