Gluten Free Basil Penne with Asparagus and Feta

Name: Gluten Free Basil Penne with Asparagus and Feta
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 cups (500 mL) uncooked gluten free penne pasta (6 oz); 1 lb (500 g) fresh asparagus, trimmed, cut diagonally into 1 1/2-inch (7.5 cm) pieces; 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 can (540 mL) cannellini beans, drained, rinsed; 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) halved grape or cherry tomatoes; 1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped fresh or 1 tbsp (15 mL) dried basil leaves; 2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh lemon juice; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) coarse sea salt; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) coarse ground black pepper; 3/4 cup (175 mL) gluten free crumbled feta cheese

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Prep 35 min
Total 35 min
Servings 4

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Here's a hearty pasta dish that's both vegetarian and gluten free...plus, it's ready in 35 minutes.

Created Sep 8, 2011

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Ingredients

2 cups (500 mL) uncooked gluten free penne pasta (6 oz)
1 lb (500 g) fresh asparagus, trimmed, cut diagonally into 1 1/2-inch (7.5 cm) pieces
2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (540 mL) cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
1 1/2 cups (375 mL) halved grape or cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped fresh or 1 tbsp (15 mL) dried basil leaves
2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp (2 mL) coarse sea salt
1/4 tsp (1 mL) coarse ground black pepper
3/4 cup (175 mL) gluten free crumbled feta cheese

Steps

1

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, adding asparagus during last 3 minutes of cooking time (don’t overcook pasta).
2

Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook garlic in oil about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add beans, tomatoes, basil, lemon juice, salt and pepper; toss gently.
3

Stir cooked pasta and asparagus into skillet. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated. Stir in cheese.

Expert Tips

Tip 1
COOKING GLUTEN FREE? : Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free. Products and ingredient sources can change.

Nutrition Information

550 Calories, 19g Total Fat, 24g Protein, 70g Total Carbs, 5g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings

Calories: 550

Total Fat: 19g

Saturated Fat: 7g

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 35mg

Sodium: 810mg

Total Carbs: 70g

Dietary Fiber: 11g

Sugars: 5g

Protein: 24g

% Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.