Penne with Spring Vegetables

Health score
58%
Penne with Spring Vegetables
25 min.
4
402kcal

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This penne with spring vegetables recipe is a delicious and healthy option for a quick and easy meal. Perfect as a side dish or a main course, this dish is packed with fresh asparagus and sugar snap peas, providing a good source of vitamins and minerals. The penne pasta adds a satisfying bite and pairs perfectly with the vegetables. Tossed in olive oil and grated Parmesan cheese, this dish is flavorful and creamy without being too heavy. Seasoned simply with salt and pepper, the natural flavors of the ingredients shine through. With a preparation time of just 25 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or a quick and tasty lunch. It's a great way to enjoy the flavors of spring and get your daily dose of vegetables. So, if you're looking for a tasty and nutritious meal that doesn't compromise on flavor, this penne with spring vegetables recipe is definitely one to try!

Ingredients

  • pound asparagus fresh trimmed cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • ounce penne pasta dry
  • servings salt and pepper to taste
  • ounce sugar snap peas trimmed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  2. Add asparagus, and cook for 2 minutes.
  3. Add peas, and cook for 2 more minutes.
  4. Transfer to a large bowl; set aside.
  5. Add pasta to boiling water, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  6. Place pasta in the bowl with asparagus and peas. Toss with olive oil, Parmesan, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories402kcal
Protein14.92%
Fat33.41%
Carbs51.67%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.5
Glycemic Load
17.67
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
22.965217391304%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
6.46mg
Kaempferol
1.58mg
Quercetin
15.85mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:402.29kcal
20.11%
Fat:15.11g
23.24%
Saturated Fat:3.61g
22.57%
Carbohydrates:52.57g
17.52%
Net Carbohydrates:46.9g
17.05%
Sugar:5.92g
6.58%
Cholesterol:10.88mg
3.63%
Sodium:420.69mg
18.29%
Protein:15.18g
30.35%
Vitamin K:67.94µg
64.7%
Selenium:43.21µg
61.73%
Vitamin C:40.37mg
48.93%
Manganese:0.85mg
42.43%
Vitamin A:1581.73IU
31.63%
Phosphorus:275.43mg
27.54%
Iron:4.46mg
24.78%
Folate:93.74µg
23.43%
Fiber:5.67g
22.68%
Copper:0.43mg
21.41%
Vitamin E:3.14mg
20.94%
Vitamin B1:0.3mg
20.11%
Calcium:174.23mg
17.42%
Vitamin B2:0.28mg
16.61%
Magnesium:63.91mg
15.98%
Vitamin B6:0.28mg
14.23%
Potassium:492.05mg
14.06%
Zinc:2.11mg
14.04%
Vitamin B3:2.42mg
12.11%
Vitamin B5:1.02mg
10.21%
Vitamin B12:0.17µg
2.81%
Source:Allrecipes