Asparagus-Goat Cheese Pasta Recipe

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Asparagus-Goat Cheese Pasta
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  1. Heat a large pan of lightly salted water to boiling over high heat. Peel the asparagus stalks and trim the ends. Cut the stalks into 2-inch pieces. Blanch in boiling water 3 minutes or until bright green and crisp-tender when tested with a small knife. With a slotted spoon, remove the asparagus and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to the label directions until al dente. Drain.
  2. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Blend in the flour with a whisk. add the broth and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens. Blend in the goat cheese and the lemon peel.
  3. Toss the spaghetti with the asparagus, sauce and half the Parmesan. 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 2580.18 Kcal (10803 kJ)
Calories from fat 939.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 104.4g 161%
Cholesterol 399.14mg 133%
Sodium 3162.92mg 132%
Potassium 2190.94mg 47%
Total Carbs 208.79g 70%
Sugars 18.72g 75%
Dietary Fiber 16.56g 66%
Protein 197.22g 394%
Vitamin C 29.8mg 50%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 22.9mg 127%
Calcium 1791.9mg 179%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 200.55 Kcal (840 kJ)
Calories from fat 73.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.11g 161%
Cholesterol 31.02mg 133%
Sodium 245.84mg 132%
Potassium 170.29mg 47%
Total Carbs 16.23g 70%
Sugars 1.46g 75%
Dietary Fiber 1.29g 66%
Protein 15.33g 394%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 50%
Iron 1.8mg 127%
Calcium 139.3mg 179%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 59.5
    Points
  • 66
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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