Asparagus and Poached Eggs over Pasta

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Asparagus and Poached Eggs over Pasta

Poached eggs, asparagus, fresh cracked pepper and shaved Pecorino Romano over tri-colored pasta. This simple vegetarian pasta dish is ready in less than 15 minutes; a perfect meal for less than $10, but don’t be fooled by the simplicity of this dish!

The egg yolks make a lovely sauce over pasta combined with quality ingredients like seasonal asparagus, Pecorino Romano, fresh ground pepper and kosher salt. Serve this for lunch or dinner; you can easily make this for one or up to as many servings as you need.

Asparagus and Poached Eggs over Pasta

Gina’s Weight Watcher Recipes

Servings: 4 • Serving Size: 1 egg, pasta asparagus • Points +: 8 pts • Smart Points: 9

Calories: 300 • Fat: 7 g • Protein: 17 g • Carb: 46 g • Fiber: 7 g • Sugar: 2 g 

 

2 bunches medium asparagus, tough ends removed (about 4 cups)

4 large eggs

kosher salt and fresh pepper

Directions:

Cut asparagus on an angle to one-inch pieces.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to instructions for al dente. TWO minutes before pasta is done, ADD asparagus. RESERVE 1 cup pasta water before draining pasta and asparagus in colander.

Remove eggs with a slotted spoon and set aside on a plate.

Drain pasta then add back to pot along with some of the reserved pasta water. Divide pasta among four bowls, top with poached egg, shaved cheese, fresh cracked pepper and salt if desired.

To eat, break the yolk and mix well with pasta, top with additional cheese if desired and enjoy!!