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Baked Pasta With Asparagus, Lemon, and Mascarpone Recipe

Baked Pasta With Asparagus, Lemon, and Mascarpone Recipe

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Baked Pasta With Asparagus, Lemon, and Mascarpone

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp olive oil
2 lbs asparagus, cut in 1-inch pieces
8 scallions, sliced
2 lemons , zested
1 lemon, juiced
1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
salt , pepper to taste
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp flour
1 cup milk
1 cup mascarpone cheese
1 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
1/8 tsp allspice
1/8 tsp cayenne
3/4 cup fresh breadcrumb
1 lb fettuccine pasta
1/2 cup pignolis, toasted
cooking spray

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 450°F.
Spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray.
Heat a large pot of water to boil.
Add asparagus and cook 2 minutes, remove with a slotted spoon and run under cold water to stop cooking process, drain well.
Add fettuccine to boiling water and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes.
While fettuccine is cooking, heat oil in a skillet, add scallions and saute 1 minute.
Add asparagus, saute 1 minute.
Remove from heat and add half the zest, lemon juice, thyme, salt, pepper; mix well; set aside.
In a saucepan melt butter, add flour and mix well.
Whisk in milk and stir until boiling, lower heat and cook until thickened.
Remove from heat and stir in mascapone, remaining zest and 1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano, whisking until smooth.
Season with allspice, cayenne, salt and pepper.
Mix remaining cheese, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper in a small bowl.
For assembly:.
Drain the cooked fettucine and return to pot.
Stir in asparagus mixture, cheese sauce, toasted nuts and mix well.
Pour into prepared pan, top with breadcrumb mixture.
Bake uncovered 15-20 minutes until bubbling and golden; serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	918.5 Kcal (3846 kJ)
Calories from fat	411.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	45.7g	70%
Cholesterol	87.53mg	29%
Sodium	456.35mg	19%
Potassium	704.9mg	15%
Total Carbs	105.01g	35%
Sugars	21.04g	84%
Dietary Fiber	10.9g	44%
Protein	28.56g	57%
Vitamin C	42.7mg	71%
Iron	8.2mg	45%
Calcium	285mg	28%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	134.74 Kcal (564 kJ)
Calories from fat	60.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.7g	70%
Cholesterol	12.84mg	29%
Sodium	66.95mg	19%
Potassium	103.41mg	15%
Total Carbs	15.4g	35%
Sugars	3.09g	84%
Dietary Fiber	1.6g	44%
Protein	4.19g	57%
Vitamin C	6.3mg	71%
Iron	1.2mg	45%
Calcium	41.8mg	28%

* 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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