Creamy Asparagus Pasta

Ingredients

• 250 g Pasta, whole-wheat
• 7 spear Asparagus, trimmed and sliced thinly
• 2 clove Garlic, finely chopped
• 150 ml Coconut cream, unsweetened
• 2 tsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 15 g Parmesan, reduced fat
• 1 g Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 5 leaf Basil, fresh, chopped

Method

1. Cook the pasta in salted water according to the package instructions, then drain.
2. Heat two teaspoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then sauté the finely chopped garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add the sliced asparagus and sauté for another 5-7 minutes until the asparagus is tender but still crisp.
4. Pour in the cream, add the grated parmesan cheese, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Mix the cooked pasta with the asparagus sauce. Sprinkle with fresh basil before serving, and serve while still hot.