⏱ 25 min totalPenne with Roasted Asparagus and Balsamic
Per 1 serving · 162 g · 9 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein12g9% of calories
- Carbs50g39% of calories
- Fat29g51% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Penne with Roasted Asparagus and Balsamic (162 g) has 497 calories, with 12 g of protein, 50 g of carbohydrates and 29 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (51% of calories). It is high in protein (24% DV), dietary fiber (28% DV) and Vitamin A (25% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 82% and 22% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein24%
- Dietary fiber28%
- Vitamin A25%
- Thiamine27%
- Niacin20%
- Iron38%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin E10%
- Vitamin K15%
- Riboflavin (B2)14%
- Vitamin B612%
- Folate (B9)13%
- Pantothenic acid15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat82%
- Cholesterol22%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¼ cup Asparagus
¼ tbsp Olive oil- 🥄¼ dash Salt
¼ dash Black pepper
⅛ cup Balsamic vinegar
2 oz Whole wheat pasta
⅛ tsp brownulated Brown sugar
2 tbsp Butter
¼ oz Parmesan cheese
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- 2
Cook the pasta in a large pot of well-salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 3
Snap off and discard the woody ends of the asparagus, then cut spears into 1-inch pieces. Toss with olive oil and salt and pepper to taste on a baking sheet, and roast until tender, about 10 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, simmer the balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan until reduced by about half. Stir in the brown sugar and a dash of pepper, then remove from heat.
- 5
Toss pasta with the butter, balsamic reduction, roasted asparagus, and parmesan. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (162 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 223 μg | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 18 μg | 15% |
| Thiamine | 0.3 mg | 27% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 14% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) | 51 μg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 μg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 15% |
| Choline | 12 mg | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 135 mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 240 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 94 mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 229 mg | 33% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 38% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 79% |
| Selenium | 44 μg | 80% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.4 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 3 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.5 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 201 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 3 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 3 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 4 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.4 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.3 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 9 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 206 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.5 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.4 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.4 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.5 μg | — |
Burning 497 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 94minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 60minCycling (moderate)
- 41minRunning (6 mph)
- 70minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Penne with Roasted Asparagus and Balsamic?
One serving of Penne with Roasted Asparagus and Balsamic (1 serving) has 497 calories, which works out to 307 calories per 100 g. That is about 25% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Penne with Roasted Asparagus and Balsamic high in protein?
It provides a solid 12 g of protein per serving (24% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 9% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Penne with Roasted Asparagus and Balsamic keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 42 g of net carbs and 39% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Penne with Roasted Asparagus and Balsamic?
175 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Penne with Roasted Asparagus and Balsamic?
5.9 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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