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Try out this simple twist on a penna pasta stir-fry!

 

IngredientsA close up of the cooked penne pasta stir-fry.

  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 cup low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 2 large carrots, thinly sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup snow peas
  • 1 cup asparagus spears cut in 1 to 2-inch pieces
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 6 cups cooked penne pasta
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper

 

Directions

  1. Combine the first four ingredients and set aside.
  2. Heat oil in large skillet or wok. Add carrot slices and garlic. Stir-fry 5 minutes.
  3. Add snow peas and asparagus, lower heat to medium low, and add red pepper flakes and sauce. Add pasta to skillet, bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Season with pepper.

 

 

Nutrition Facts    
Serving Size: about 1 cup pasta and 1/2 cup vegetables  
Servings per recipe: 6  
     
Amount Per Serving    
Calories 254   Calories from fat 27
    % Daily Value
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat trace 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 398g 17%
Carbohydrate 47g 16%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Protein 10g 21%
     
Vitamin A   138%
Vitamin C   26%
Folacin   13%
Calcium   4%
Iron   10%
Potassium   8%
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