Asparagus Pasta With Toasted Pecans Recipe

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Asparagus Pasta With Toasted Pecans
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Directions:

  1. Prepare pasta according to package directions; rinse and drain.
  2. Snap off tough ends of asparagus, and cut into 2-inch pieces.
  3. Sauté asparagus in hot oil in a large skillet over medium heat 4 minutes. Stir in red bell pepper and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Stir in chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 2 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Stir in salt and pepper.
  4. Toss together pasta, asparagus mixture, basil, 1/2 cup cheese, butter, and 1/2 cup pecans. Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and 1/2 cup pecans. Garnish, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2777.69 Kcal (11630 kJ)
Calories from fat 2329.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 258.81g 398%
Cholesterol 136.89mg 46%
Sodium 4205.81mg 175%
Potassium 2464.14mg 52%
Total Carbs 70.69g 24%
Sugars 25.64g 103%
Dietary Fiber 33.89g 136%
Protein 79.95g 160%
Vitamin C 175.6mg 293%
Vitamin A 3.8mg 128%
Iron 78.1mg 434%
Calcium 1658.9mg 166%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 209.27 Kcal (876 kJ)
Calories from fat 175.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.5g 398%
Cholesterol 10.31mg 46%
Sodium 316.86mg 175%
Potassium 185.65mg 52%
Total Carbs 5.33g 24%
Sugars 1.93g 103%
Dietary Fiber 2.55g 136%
Protein 6.02g 160%
Vitamin C 13.2mg 293%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 128%
Iron 5.9mg 434%
Calcium 125mg 166%

* 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

  • 76.3
    Points
  • 79
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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