Spring Pasta With Asparagus, Spinach And Bacon

INGREDIENTS:

8 oz whole grain pasta, cooked according to package directions

1 tablespoon canola oil

1/2 cup chopped sweet onion

1 pound asparagus, tough ends removed, cut in 1-inch pieces

1 cup fat-free, reduced sodium chicken or vegetable broth

4 cups fresh spinach, coarsely chopped

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

2 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded

DIRECTIONS:

1. cook pasta according to package directions 2. heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion to pan and cook stirring occasionally, 2 minutes.

3. add asparagus and broth. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 4 minutes. Remove from heat 4. add cooked, drained pasta, spinach, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and pepper. Toss well.

5. Transfer mixture to serving dish and sprinkle with crumbled bacon and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts:

4 servings per recipe

320 calories per serving, Calories from fat, 81