Bow ties with asparagus & buckwheat parmesa

2 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupBow Ties, cooked
¾cupChicken stock OR vegetable stock
¼cupCooked buckwheat groats or kasha
10Jumbo asparagus spears blanched
¼cupGrated Parmesan cheese
3tablespoonsToasted pine nuts OR walnuts
3tablespoonsSweet butter
2tablespoonsParsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a large saucepan over medium flame, heat pasta and chicken stock.

Once pasta mixture has reached a boil, add remaining ingredients and heat quickly, about 2-3 minutes. Remove asparagus spears from pasta mixture and arrange wagon wheel style around each plate (five spears per plate). Add pasta mixture to center of each plate and garnish with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Each serving provides: 566 Calories; 19⅒ g Protein; 60⅘ g Carbohydrates; 28⅘ g Fat; 57.3 mg Cholesterol; 432 mg Sodium.

Calories from Fat: 45%

Copyright National Pasta Association () (Reprinted with permission)