Penne pasta with asparagus and white beans

Votes: 1

Time: 30 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4

Nutritional value per serving:

Calories 666, total fat 21 G., saturated fats 6 G., proteins 26 G., carbohydrates 95 G., fiber 11 G., cholesterol 25 mg, sodium 872 mg, sugar 7 G.

Toss cooked pasta with asparagus, canned cannellini beans, and crumbled feta for a dish perfect for summer. For a neat look, slice the asparagus diagonally into pieces the same size as the penne pasta.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

340 g dry penne pasta (feathers)
450 g asparagus, remove tough ends, cut pods into 2.5 cm pieces.
Half a small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup olive oil
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 cup crumbled feta (about 100 g)
1 can (425 g) canned cannellini beans, rinsed
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp chopped fresh dill

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente, adding the asparagus 3 minutes before the end of cooking. Drain the pasta and asparagus and rinse under cold water until completely cool; drain thoroughly.
Meanwhile, place the onion in a medium bowl and cover with cold water; set aside for 10 minutes.

In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest and juice, and 1/2 cup feta until smooth; season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the pasta and asparagus, beans, parsley, dill, and the remaining 1/2 cup feta. Drain the onions, pat dry, and add to the bowl. Toss the salad, season with salt and pepper to taste.

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