Fusilli With Asparagus Basil and Balsamic Glaze Recipe

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Fusilli With Asparagus Basil and Balsamic Glaze
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Directions:

  1. Bring 4 qt water to boil adding salt and pasta. Cook al dente. Drain and return to pot.
  2. Right before putting pasta in boiling water bring balsamic vinegar to boil in 8 in skillet over med heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer slowly until syrupy and reduced to 1/4 c 15-20 minutes.
  3. While pasta is cooking and balsamic is reducing heat 2 tbsp oil in 12 in skillet over high heat until beginning to smoke.
  4. Cut asparagus in 1 in lengths discarding the bottom 1 inch.
  5. Add asparagus onion black and red pepper 1/2 tsp salt and stir to combine.
  6. Cook without stirring until asparagus begins to brown about 1 minute then stir and continue cooking.
  7. Stir occasionally until asparagus is tender-crisp about 4 min longer.
  8. Add asparagus, basil, lemon juice, 1/2 Romano,and remaining 3 tbsp oil to pasta in stockpot toss to combine.
  9. Serve immediately, drizzling 1-2 tsp balsamic glaze over individual servings and sprinkle cheese accordingly.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 318.3 Kcal (1333 kJ)
Calories from fat 207.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.03g 35%
Cholesterol 41.01mg 14%
Sodium 1840.2mg 77%
Potassium 281.91mg 6%
Total Carbs 13.04g 4%
Sugars 7.92g 32%
Dietary Fiber 2.22g 9%
Protein 14.56g 29%
Vitamin C 8.4mg 14%
Iron 2.4mg 13%
Calcium 461.9mg 46%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 160.48 Kcal (672 kJ)
Calories from fat 104.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.61g 35%
Cholesterol 20.68mg 14%
Sodium 927.81mg 77%
Potassium 142.13mg 6%
Total Carbs 6.57g 4%
Sugars 3.99g 32%
Dietary Fiber 1.12g 9%
Protein 7.34g 29%
Vitamin C 4.2mg 14%
Iron 1.2mg 13%
Calcium 232.9mg 46%

* 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

  • 7.8
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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