Healthy Pasta

This is my version of a recipe that I found in the magazine, Cooking Light. It's quick and easy and tastes gourmet. You could substitute any vegetables for the asparagus. I might suggest zucchini or mushrooms. If you're not a fan of shrimp, ground beef or Italian sausage might be a good substitute.

Shrimp, Asparagus Penne Pasta

Ingredients

• ½ package (16 oz) of penne pasta (We use whole grain pasta)
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups asparagus (We use the whole bundle at the grocery store)
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 1-2 garlic cloves, minced or 1 tsp bottled minced garlic
• ½ pound cooked, medium shrimp, thawed
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ - ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain when finished
2. While pasta cooks, heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat
3. Add asparagus, onion and garlic; sauté for 5 minutes
4. Add oregano, pepper flakes and tomatoes
5. Cook over medium-low heat 5 minutes or until heated through
6. Stir in pasta
7. Sprinkle with cheese and enjoy

This heats up great the next day!