Pasta with Asparagus, Spinach and Bacon

This pasta is super quick to make, requires few ingredients and perfectly combines fats, proteins, vegetables and carbohydrates. We can enjoy it at dinner or lunch time.

Approximate Nutritional Content: Recipe makes 4 servings, serving size 1 1/2 cup pasta and 1 tablespoon cheese

• Calories: 363 kcal.

• Grams of fat: 10.2 gr. equals 2 servings of fat

• Grams of protein: 17.8 gr. equals 2 servings of protein

• Grams of carbohydrate: 49.1 gr. equals 3 servings of carbohydrate/vegetables

*Note: nutritional information may vary according to the quantity and type of ingredients used, as well as the *serving size.

Ingredients:

• 225 gr. of short pasta (penne)

• 2 slices of bacon

• 1/2 cup of finely diced onion

• 2 1/2 cups of asparagus cut into pieces

• 1 1/2 cup of fat-free chicken broth

• 4 cups of spinach

• 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese

• 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper

Preparation:

• Cook the pasta according to package directions, omitting the salt and fat that needs to be added. Drain the pasta and keep warm.

• In a skillet over medium heat cook the bacon pieces until crispy. Remove from skillet.

• In the same skillet sauté the onion for approximately 1 minute. Add the asparagus and chicken broth, bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

• Add to the skillet the cooked pasta, spinach, 1/4 cup of grated cheese and pepper, stir well.

• Serve on a plate and sprinkle with the bacon and remaining cheese.

Bon appétit!