Whole Wheat Pasta with Asparagus
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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.
For more of our favorite pasta recipes try my creamy penne alla vodka recipe or this sloppy joe pasta. Both are delicious and always a hit!
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.
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 marinara 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 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.
Serve with a garden salad and garlic bread for a delicious meal.
I hope that you and your family enjoy this easy weeknight dinner idea.
Pasta with Asparagus and Marinara Sauce
Ingredients
- 12 ouncs uncooked pasta
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 bunch asparagus chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 24 ounce marinara 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.
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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!