Creamy Asparagus Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tsp lemon juice
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
3 tbsp minced garlic
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
4 tsp flour
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp freshly grated lemon zest
4 tsp whole grain mustard
1/2 tsp salt
8 oz whole wheat penne
2 tsp minced fresh tarragon
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper

Directions:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 3 minutes less than the package directions. Add asparagus and continue cooking until the pasta and asparagus are just tender, 3 minutes more. Drain and return to the pot.
Meanwhile, whisk milk, mustard, flour, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant and lightly browned, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Whisk in the milk mixture. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, and cook until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in tarragon, lemon zest and juice.
Stir the sauce into the pasta-asparagus mixture. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until the sauce is thick, creamy and coats the pasta, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan. Divide the pasta among 4 bowls and top with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	302.41 Kcal (1266 kJ)
Calories from fat	75.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.4g	13%
Cholesterol	12.84mg	4%
Sodium	647.11mg	27%
Potassium	214mg	5%
Total Carbs	42.33g	14%
Sugars	6.07g	24%
Dietary Fiber	4.76g	19%
Protein	14.32g	29%
Vitamin C	3.3mg	6%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	288.7mg	29%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	160.16 Kcal (671 kJ)
Calories from fat	40.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.45g	13%
Cholesterol	6.8mg	4%
Sodium	342.73mg	27%
Potassium	113.34mg	5%
Total Carbs	22.42g	14%
Sugars	3.22g	24%
Dietary Fiber	2.52g	19%
Protein	7.59g	29%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	6%
Iron	0.9mg	10%
Calcium	152.9mg	29%

* 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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