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Whole wheat pasta with asparagus and marinara sauce is a quick and easy weeknight dinner option that the whole family will enjoy.
You know my son, that adorable little blue-eyed-baby I brought home from the hospital just last summer? He is now a legit toddler. A toddler!
After a day of working, household chores, and chasing my toddler around the house, the last thing that I want to do is spend a lot of time in the kitchen preparing dinner.
I am always looking for new weeknight dinner ideas, especially healthy recipes that I can feel good about serving to my family.
That is why I love a quick and easy dinner recipe like this 20-minute pasta with asparagus.
I paired whole wheat penne with asparagus and New RAGÚ® Simply Chunky Marinara Pasta Sauce for a healthy dinner option that comes together in under a half hour.
New RAGÚ® Simply Chunky Marinara Pasta Sauce helps me get a delicious dinner on the table for my family in minutes. This new RAGÚ sauce is made with 100% oil olive and contains no added sugar. Packed with plump tomatoes, garlic, onion, and spices, New RAGÚ® Simply Chunky Marinara Pasta Sauce proves that simple ingredients can equal great flavor.
Be sure to stick around after the recipe to find out how you can enter for a chance to win a RAGÚ® SIMPLY PASTA SAUCE Prize Pack including RAGÚ® Simply Chunky Marinara Pasta Sauce!
Pasta with Asparagus Ingredients
Start by gathering your ingredients. Here is what you will need:
- 12 oz uncooked pasta
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 bunch asparagus, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 jar New RAGÚ® Simply Chunky Marinara Pasta Sauce (24 oz)
How to Make Pasta with Asparagus
You will begin by preparing your pasta as directed on package.
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil on medium heat in a large skillet. Add asparagus and garlic; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add New RAGÚ® Simply Chunky Marinara Pasta Sauce to skillet and cook for 5 additional minutes, stirring occasionally.
Pour over drained pasta. Toss to coat.
Serve immediately. Garnish with shredded cheese and fresh basil, if desired.
I hope that you and your family enjoy this easy weeknight dinner idea.
For more easy recipe ideas that can be made with New RAGÚ® Simply Chunky Marinara Pasta Sauce, check out this Cauliflower Crust Mix & Match Pizza and this Quinoa Penne with Savory Tomato-Basil Sauce.

Pasta with Asparagus and Marinara Sauce
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- 12 oz uncooked pasta
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bunch asparagus, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 jar, 24 oz RAGÚ® Simply Chunky Marinara Pasta Sauce
Instructions
- Prepare pasta as directed on package.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil on medium heat in a large skillet. Add asparagus and garlic; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add marinara sauce to skillet and cook for 5 additional minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour sauce over drained pasta. Toss to coat.
- Serve immediately. Garnish with shredded cheese and fresh basil, if desired.
The nutritional information provided is automatically calculated by a third party and intended to serve as an estimate only. The accuracy of nutritional information is not guaranteed.

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I love meals that come together quickly like this and I appreciate that you’ve added some great green veg to the pasta!
I have two boys, one just went to Kindergarten and the other is a toddler so I totally understand a need for a quick and easy dinner 🙂 There’s nothing better than an easy pasta with delicious tomato sauce 🙂
This pasta looks easy and delicious! I live in Rochester, Ny where Ragu started, so we are huge fans!
Quick meals are always welcome on school nights and this looks like a tasty addition to the mix.
What a easy peasy pasta recipe, loved the addition of asparagus to the pasta. Love ragu sauce, that’s my favorite
Simple is what I need for my busy family!!
I never cook with asparagus and I probably should. It would be a good veggie to add to meals!