Asparagus-Goat Cheese Pasta Recipe

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Asparagus-Goat Cheese Pasta
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Directions:

  1. Heat a large pan of lightly salted water to boiling over high heat.
  2. Peel the asparagus stalks and trim the ends.
  3. Cut the stalks into 2-inch pieces.
  4. Blanch in boiling water 3 minutes or until bright green and crisp-tender when tested with a small knife.
  5. With a slotted spoon, remove the asparagus and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.
  6. Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to the label directions until al dente. Drain.
  7. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
  8. Blend in the flour with a whisk.
  9. Add the broth and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
  10. Blend in the goat cheese and the lemon peel.
  11. Toss the spaghetti with the asparagus, sauce and half the Parmesan.
  12. Serve with the remaining Parmesan and freshly ground black pepper.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 289.43 Kcal (1212 kJ)
Calories from fat 155.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.31g 27%
Cholesterol 48.4mg 16%
Sodium 670.95mg 28%
Potassium 346.3mg 7%
Total Carbs 16.02g 5%
Sugars 2.98g 12%
Dietary Fiber 3.01g 12%
Protein 16.24g 32%
Vitamin C 14.6mg 24%
Iron 7.5mg 42%
Calcium 494.7mg 49%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 89.99 Kcal (377 kJ)
Calories from fat 48.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.38g 27%
Cholesterol 15.05mg 16%
Sodium 208.6mg 28%
Potassium 107.67mg 7%
Total Carbs 4.98g 5%
Sugars 0.93g 12%
Dietary Fiber 0.93g 12%
Protein 5.05g 32%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 24%
Iron 2.3mg 42%
Calcium 153.8mg 49%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.6
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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