Tasty Tuesday!

So, along with my Shakeology and working out, I am trying to eat better too! Beachbody provides a free 30 day meal planner! It is awesome. So here is one of my FAVORITE recipes so far!

Lemony Asparagus and Penne Pasta
Prep Time: 5 minutes or less
Total Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Serves : 4

Ingredients

• 12 ounces asparagus spears, fresh or frozen
• 8 ounces pasta, penne rigate, uncooked
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, low-fat
• 2 tablespoons vegetable broth, low sodium
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/3 cup cheddar cheese, low-fat
• 1/2 cup green onion, chopped 

Preparation

 

• Bring a large covered saucepan of water to boil over high heat. Wash and trim asparagus and cut diagonally into 2-inch pieces.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions for al dente, adding the asparagus about 3 minutes before the pasta is done.
• Drain pasta and asparagus in a colander, cool under cold running water, and drain again. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vegetable broth, oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic and pepper.
• Add the pasta and asparagus to the dressing, and toss to coat well. Sprinkle cheese and onions over pasta mixture.
• Divide among 4 plates and serve with a calorie-free beverage.

It is seriously awesome :)