Lunch: Tomato-Basil Pasta with Asiago Recipe | MyRecipes

You can substitute 1/2 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary for the fresh, if you'd like.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Spinach, Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Tomato-Basil Pasta with Asiago Recipe | MyRecipes

Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, all of which have significant roles in reducing inflammation in the body, all of which help in the case of infertility. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

2 cups (6 ounces) uncooked gluten-free rice penne (such as DeBoles)
3/4 cup canned no-salt-added navy beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
12 pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup (3 ounces) grated Asiago cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; add beans during last 1 minute of cooking. Drain pasta and beans, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water. Place pasta, beans, and reserved pasta water in a large shallow pasta bowl.
While pasta cooks, heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add tomatoes; cook 2 minutes, stirring often. Stir in green onions and next 3 ingredients; cook 2 minutes or just until tomatoes are thoroughly heated. Remove from heat.
Add spinach and next 4 ingredients to pasta mixture. Toss well. Top with tomato mixture.

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