Healthy Meals Monday: Penne with Balsamic Chicken and Roasted Asparagus

January 23, 2013

Sometimes it is hard to find an asparagus recipe that isn't smothered in white sauce. I was so excited when I found this recipe because it has asparagus and is better for you than most pastas.

http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2012/10/healthy-meals-monday-penne-with.html
1 bunch of asparagus
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1 cup of cooked, cut chicken.
1 box whole wheat Penne Pasta
1/4 cup butter, cut into pieces
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Heat the oven to 400°. Cut the tough ends off the asparagus and discard them. Cut the spears into 1-inch pieces. Put the asparagus on a baking sheet and toss with the oil and 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt...
See the full directions on my site

Nutritions

Calories
244

Sodium
896mg
37% DV

Fat
20g
31% DV

Protein
5g
10% DV

Carbs
4g
1% DV

Fiber
0.6g
2% DV

Chicken Baked