Creamy Vegetable Pasta Recipe

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Creamy Vegetable Pasta
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Directions:

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain.
  2. While pasta cooks, snap off tough ends of asparagus. Remove scales from stalks with a vegetable peeler or knife, if desired. Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces; place in a microwave-safe dish. Add 1/4 cup water, and cover. Microwave at HIGH 2 minutes; drain.
  3. Melt margarine in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add garlic. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Add flour; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Gradually add milk, and cook, stirring constantly, 8 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Stir in cream cheese; cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
  4. Combine asparagus, cheese sauce, pasta, and beans in a large bowl; toss well. Sprinkle with freshly ground pepper, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 266.45 Kcal (1116 kJ)
Calories from fat 28.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.21g 5%
Cholesterol 36.12mg 12%
Sodium 79.51mg 3%
Potassium 332.47mg 7%
Total Carbs 50.08g 17%
Sugars 13.59g 54%
Dietary Fiber 3.82g 15%
Protein 10.92g 22%
Vitamin C 4.9mg 8%
Iron 2.9mg 16%
Calcium 93.5mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 159.51 Kcal (668 kJ)
Calories from fat 17.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.92g 5%
Cholesterol 21.63mg 12%
Sodium 47.6mg 3%
Potassium 199.04mg 7%
Total Carbs 29.98g 17%
Sugars 8.13g 54%
Dietary Fiber 2.29g 15%
Protein 6.54g 22%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 8%
Iron 1.7mg 16%
Calcium 56mg 9%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.8
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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