Dinner Tonight: Quick and Healthy Menus in 45 Minutes (or Less)

These recipes, paired with simple sides, can be on your table in 45 minutes or less. Check back for additional recipes around the beginning of each month.

Dinner Tonight: Pasta

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Healthy Dinner Recipes: Pasta with Asparagus, Pancetta, and Pine Nuts

Randy Mayor

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Pasta with Asparagus, Pancetta, and Pine Nuts

Time: 40 minutes

Buy the Best: Look for asparagus that’s firm and brightly colored with tightly packed tips.

Serve with White Bean and Thyme Crostini: Arrange 8 (¼-inch-thick) baguette slices on a baking sheet; brush with 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil. Bake at 475° for 4 minutes or until golden. Sauté ½ teaspoon minced garlic in 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Stir in 1⁄3 cup rinsed and drained cannellini beans, 1⁄8 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper; mash with a fork. Add 1 tablespoon warm water and ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice. Spread 1 teaspoon on each baguette slice; sprinkle evenly with 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

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