Gemelli with Asparagus and Sausage Recipe

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Gemelli with Asparagus and Sausage
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Ingredients
11
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Nutrition
654
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Bring a large pot of water, with 1 tablespoon salt added, to boiling. Cut top 2 inches from asparagus stalks (reserve asparagus stalks for another use; see What About the Stalks? ) Cook asparagus tips or broccoli in the boiling water for 3 to 4 minutes, just until tender. Using a large skimmer or long-handled strainer, transfer asparagus or broccoli to a colander. Rinse under cold running water to stop the cooking.
  2. Return asparagus cooking water to boiling. Add the pasta; cook according to package directions, about 10 minutes, just until tender to the bite (al dente). While pasta is cooking, spread the pine nuts on a baking sheet and bake about 10 minutes, just until golden.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage and onion until meat is browned and onion is tender; drain off fat. Add asparagus tips or broccoli, all except 1 tablespoon of the pine nuts, the cream, and salt. Simmer about 2 minutes. When pasta is almost done cooking, use a skimmer or long-handled strainer to transfer it to the skillet, reserving cooking water. Add ricotta, plenty of freshly ground black pepper, and about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water. Increase heat to high; toss until pasta is well coated, about 30 seconds. Add Parmigiano then toss again. Transfer to a large platter, top with reserved pine nuts and basil. Serve with additional ricotta.
  4. Note If pasta is too dry, add additional pasta water until desired consistency is reached
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 654.38 Kcal (2740 kJ)
Calories from fat 285.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.72g 49%
Cholesterol 82.36mg 27%
Sodium 1042.62mg 43%
Potassium 482.5mg 10%
Total Carbs 58.59g 20%
Sugars 1.74g 7%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Protein 32.54g 65%
Vitamin C 5.9mg 10%
Iron 3mg 16%
Calcium 130.8mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 237.39 Kcal (994 kJ)
Calories from fat 103.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.51g 49%
Cholesterol 29.88mg 27%
Sodium 378.24mg 43%
Potassium 175.04mg 10%
Total Carbs 21.26g 20%
Sugars 0.63g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1.09g 12%
Protein 11.81g 65%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 10%
Iron 1.1mg 16%
Calcium 47.4mg 13%

* 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

  • 15.1
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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