Name: Garlicky Penne Pasta with Asparagus
Cook time: 9 min
Yield: 6

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Portions:
6

Serving Size:
1 cup

Diet Types:

CKD non-dialysis
Diabetes
Dialysis

Ingredients

2 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 garlic cloves
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 pound asparagus
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco® hot sauce
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces whole wheat penne pasta, uncooked
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Cook pasta according to instructions, omitting salt.
Cut asparagus into 2" pieces. Mince garlic.
In a medium skillet heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
Add asparagus, Tabasco sauce, lemon juice and black pepper to skillet and cook for 6 minutes until tender crisp.
Drain pasta and transfer to a bowl. Add asparagus and toss.
Top with shredded cheese and serve.

Helpful hints

Thicker asparagus stalks may require longer cooking time.
Add diced cooked chicken or shrimp to make an entrée dish.
Adjust red pepper flakes and Tabasco sauce to taste.

Nutrients per serving

Calories 258

Protein 9 g

Carbohydrates 33 g

Fat 10 g

Cholesterol 13 mg

Sodium 93 mg

Potassium 258 mg

Phosphorus 168 mg

Calcium 83 mg

Fiber 4.8 g

Renal and renal diabetic food choices

2 starch

1/2 vegetable, low potassium

1-1/2 fat

Carbohydrate choices

Submitted by: Recipe submitted Michele, wife of DaVita patient Charlie from North Carolina.

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