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Creamy Asparagus Pasta Salad Recipe

Creamy Asparagus Pasta Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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

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	214.26 Kcal (897 kJ)
Calories from fat	57.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.41g	10%
Cholesterol	9.65mg	3%
Sodium	502.49mg	21%
Potassium	143.65mg	3%
Total Carbs	28.26g	9%
Sugars	4.09g	16%
Dietary Fiber	3.17g	13%
Protein	10.84g	22%
Vitamin C	2.2mg	4%
Iron	1.2mg	7%
Calcium	246.7mg	25%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	164.9 Kcal (690 kJ)
Calories from fat	44.37 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.93g	10%
Cholesterol	7.43mg	3%
Sodium	386.73mg	21%
Potassium	110.56mg	3%
Total Carbs	21.75g	9%
Sugars	3.15g	16%
Dietary Fiber	2.44g	13%
Protein	8.35g	22%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	4%
Iron	0.9mg	7%
Calcium	189.9mg	25%

* 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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