Asparagus and Spinach Wholesome Grains Rotini
A delicious medley of all green vegetables and high fibre rotini - the perfect #MeatlessMonday combination.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 7 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 pkg Italpasta Wholesome Grains Rotini (340 g)
- 1/3 cup Italpasta Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Small Onion, chopped
- 2 cup baby spinach, packed
- 1 bunch asparagus, cut in 1 inch pieces
- 1 cup Broccoli Florets
- 1 cup Peas
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
Instructions
- Cook rotini according to package directions. Add the asparagus and broccoli during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Reserve 1/4 cup (60 mL) pasta water; drain well.
- Place onion, spinach and oil in a blender; purée until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a large skillet set over medium heat. Add cooked rotini, pasta water, asparagus, broccoli, peas, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, for 3 minutes or until heated through. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Nutritional Analysis
Calories: 553kcal | Protein: 17g | Fat: 22g | Sodium: 307mg | Sugar: 5g