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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| Prep Time | 20 minutes |
| Cook Time | 11-13 minutes or per package directions |
| Servings |
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- 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
Ingredients
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- Add all the ingredients to a large soup pot, stir and cook for 11-13 minutes until the pasta is al dente.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for 2-5 minutes to absorb the liquid. It will still be soupy but don't drain.
- 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.
