Asparagus, Grape Tomatoes, Portobello Mushrooms And

Name: Asparagus, Grape Tomatoes, Portobello Mushrooms And Sliced Almond With Whole Wheat Rotini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 box (375g or 5 cups) whole wheat uncooked Rotini pasta; 2 cups (500 mL) grape tomatoes cut into halves; 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh basil, chopped; 6 tablespoons (75 mL) extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 cups (500 mL/3 large) Portobello mushrooms, chopped; 3 to 3 1/2 cups (750-875 mL/1 bunch) asparagus, chopped; 1 cup (250 mL) sliced almonds; 4 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 tablespoon (15 mL) ginger, minced; 1/2 teaspoon (2 mL) pepper; 1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) crushed red pepper; 1/2 teaspoon (2 mL) salt (optional); Parmesan cheese to sprinkle

Servings: persons

1 box (375g or 5 cups) whole wheat uncooked Rotini pasta
2 cups (500 mL) grape tomatoes cut into halves
1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh basil, chopped
6 tablespoons (75 mL) extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 cups (500 mL/3 large) Portobello mushrooms, chopped
3 to 3 1/2 cups (750-875 mL/1 bunch) asparagus, chopped
1 cup (250 mL) sliced almonds
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon (15 mL) ginger, minced
1/2 teaspoon (2 mL) pepper
1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) crushed red pepper
1/2 teaspoon (2 mL) salt (optional)
Parmesan cheese to sprinkle

1
Bring large pot of water to a boil for cooking the pasta.
2
While waiting for the water to boil, halve grape tomatoes and chop basil. Mix together in a small bowl, adding two tablespoons (25 mL) of extra virgin olive oil. Set aside.
3
Dice onion and chop mushrooms. Chop asparagus into 1 inch pieces (2.5 cm). Discard the coarse woody ends of asparagus stalks. Crush garlic and mince ginger.
4
Add Rotini to boiling water. Follow package directions for doneness. Most whole wheat Rotini requires about 12 to 13 minutes of cooking time.
5
While the pasta is cooking, in another saucepan saute onions in 1/4 cup (50 mL) of extra virgin olive oil for one to two minutes at medium heat.
6
Add the mushrooms, asparagus, almonds, pepper and crushed red pepper to the saucepan. Saute for about six minutes or until the asparagus is tender yet crisp.
7
Add garlic and ginger to saucepan and saute for another one to two minutes. Be careful not to let the garlic burn.
8
When the pasta is cooked, drain the water and add pasta back into the large pot. Add bowl containing grape tomatoes mixture along with the sauteed vegetables and almonds. Mix all ingredients together gently.
9
Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.

584

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 box (375g or 5 cups) whole wheat uncooked Rotini pasta, 2 cups (500 mL) grape tomatoes cut into halves, 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh basil, chopped, 6 tablespoons (75 mL) extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Asparagus, Grape Tomatoes, Portobello Mushrooms And Sliced Almond With Whole Wheat Rotini falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Asparagus, Grape Tomatoes, Portobello Mushrooms And Sliced Almond With Whole Wheat Rotini

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