Lemon Asparagus Pasta
2 min read
Lemon zest ties all the flavors together in this light and creamy pasta. Make it a meal: Serve with a salad of sliced fresh mozzarella and cherry tomatoes tossed with a little fresh basil, balsamic vinegar and olive oil.
Yield:
4 servings, 1 1/2 cups each
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Ingredients
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8 ounces whole-wheat penne pasta
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1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
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1 ½ cups whole milk
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4 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
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4 teaspoons flour
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
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3 tablespoons minced garlic
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2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
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1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
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2 teaspoons lemon juice
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
Directions
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 3 minutes less than the package directions. Add asparagus and continue cooking until the pasta and asparagus are just tender, 3 minutes more. Drain and return to the pot.
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Meanwhile, whisk milk, mustard, flour, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant and lightly browned, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Whisk in the milk mixture. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, and cook until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in tarragon, lemon zest and juice.
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Stir the sauce into the pasta-asparagus mixture. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until the sauce is thick, creamy and coats the pasta, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan. Divide the pasta among 4 bowls and top with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 359 | Calories |
| 10g | Fat |
| 56g | Carbs |
| 17g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 |
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Calories 359 |
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| % Daily Value * | |
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Total Carbohydrate 56g |
20% |
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Dietary Fiber 7g |
24% |
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Total Sugars 7g |
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Protein 17g |
35% |
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Total Fat 10g |
12% |
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Saturated Fat 4g |
19% |
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Cholesterol 18mg |
6% |
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Vitamin A 1200IU |
24% |
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Vitamin C 11mg |
12% |
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Folate 161mcg |
40% |
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Sodium 632mg |
27% |
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Calcium 253mg |
19% |
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Iron 3mg |
17% |
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Magnesium 76mg |
18% |
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Potassium 466mg |
10% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.
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