Baked Pasta with Asparagus (Pasta al Forno con Asparagi) Recipe

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Baked Pasta with Asparagus (Pasta al Forno con Asparagi)
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Directions:

  1. Wash Asparagus.
  2. Remove any tough stalks and cut into short lengths.
  3. You may want to split the length in half.
  4. Melt about 3 tbs of butter in pan and cook the asparagus over a low heat for about 20 min.
  5. Every so often, add a little chicken stock to keep it moist.
  6. When the asparagus is done, season to taste.
  7. While the asparagus is cooking, process the ricotta cheese with the oil.
  8. Cook the pasta for half the time stated on the package.
  9. Drain and immediately toss in the remaining butter and half the Parmesan.
  10. Butter a deep oven dish.
  11. Make a thin layer of pasta, then one of asparagus, then one of pasta again and then one of ricotta.
  12. Repeat, finishing with the layer of pasta.
  13. Beat together the eggs and the remaining cheese and pour over the top.
  14. Sprinkle with black pepper.
  15. Bake in a medium oven, 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 674.74 Kcal (2825 kJ)
Calories from fat 459.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 51.09g 79%
Cholesterol 244.59mg 82%
Sodium 547.51mg 23%
Potassium 620.21mg 13%
Total Carbs 22.58g 8%
Sugars 6.8g 27%
Dietary Fiber 8.5g 34%
Protein 31.65g 63%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 23%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 5.5mg 30%
Calcium 540.8mg 54%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 137.72 Kcal (577 kJ)
Calories from fat 93.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.43g 79%
Cholesterol 49.92mg 82%
Sodium 111.75mg 23%
Potassium 126.59mg 13%
Total Carbs 4.61g 8%
Sugars 1.39g 27%
Dietary Fiber 1.74g 34%
Protein 6.46g 63%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 23%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 9%
Iron 1.1mg 30%
Calcium 110.4mg 54%

* 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

  • 17
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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