Nutty Vegetable Pasta Recipe

Name: Nutty Vegetable Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh asparagus; 8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta; 3/4 cup matchstick-cut carrots; 1/3 cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter; 1/4 cup vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1/4 cup unsalted peanuts, chopped

Servings: persons

1 pound fresh asparagus
8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
3/4 cup matchstick-cut carrots
1/3 cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 cup unsalted peanuts, chopped

1
Snap off tough ends of asparagus. Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces. Set aside.
2
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Add asparagus pieces to pasta during the last 2 minutes of cooking time. Add carrots during the last 30 seconds of cooking time.
3
Combine peanut butter and next 5 ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat.
4
Drain pasta, and place in a large serving bowl. Stir in peanut sauce, tossing to coat. Top evenly with peanuts.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound fresh asparagus, 8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta, 3/4 cup matchstick-cut carrots, 1/3 cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter, and more.

Yes, Nutty Vegetable Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Nutty Vegetable Pasta

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