Spinach and Asparagus Bowtie Pasta

Spinach and Asparagus Bowtie Pasta

I have a bad habit of buying too many fresh vegetables at one time at the local warehouse store. We eat most of them but sometimes we just can’t get through the huge box of spinach or the 2 pound bag of asparagus in one week. Situations like this call for some imagination! In comes Spinach and Asparagus Bowtie Pasta!

This past Saturday I was hungry. I had lots of vegetables that needed some attention and I wanted pasta. Knowing that if there were vegetables in the pasta it would be a healthier meal, this was an easy decision. The vegetables take up space in the bowl so you eat less of the carby pasta but you still get to eat pasta. And that’s the best part!

Easy One Pot Meal

Spinach and Asparagus Bowtie Pasta cooks the vegetables and pasta all together in one pot. It’s so easy to throw together and  cooks up in no time. There’s not one bit of oil or fat added but it’s so good even without that. I thought I might have to add some Extra Virgin Olive Oil when it was done, but it didn’t need it. It was perfect just as it was!

I hope you enjoy!

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Spinach and Asparagus Bowtie Pasta

Try this one pot bowtie pasta recipe that's chock full of healthy greens and delicious flavor!

Course

Main Dish

Cuisine

Pasta

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

11-13 minutes or per package directions

Servings

people

Ingredients

• 12 0z Bowtie Pasta
• 5 cups water
• 14.5 oz can stewed sliced tomatos add the whole can do not drain
• 24 stalks fresh asparagus use only the tender pieces and discard the hard stems
• 3 cups fresh spinach
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Parmesan or Romano Cheese to taste

Course Main Dish Cuisine Pasta Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 11-13 minutes or per package directions Servings people Ingredients 12 0z Bowtie Pasta 5 cups water 14.5 oz can stewed sliced tomatos add the whole can do not drain 24 stalks fresh asparagus use only the tender pieces and discard the hard stems 3 cups fresh spinach 1 tsp Salt 1 tsp red pepper flakes 1 tsp garlic powder Parmesan or Romano Cheese to taste

Instructions

1. Add all the ingredients to a large soup pot, stir and cook for 11-13 minutes until the pasta is al dente.

   
2. Remove from heat and let it sit for 2-5 minutes to absorb the liquid. It will still be soupy but don't drain.

   
3. Using a slotted spoon remove from pot and place in bowls or on plates. Serve with a sprinkle of Parmesan or Romano cheese and additional red pepper flakes if desired.