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Pasta with Asparagus and Pistachios Recipe

Pasta with Asparagus and Pistachios Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 cups asparagus (tips and pieces), cut into 1-inch slices
8 oz fusilli or long macaroni
3 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1 tsp minced shallot
1 tbsp minced garlic
1/2 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup basil leaves , torn

Directions:

Bring a small pan of water to a boil, add the asparagus and cook for 1 minute, or until nearly done. Rinse in an ice bath. Drain and set aside.
Cook the fusilli according to package directions, Drain the fusilli and toss it with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
In a sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and slowly sauté the green onions, shallots and garlic until soft, about 3-4 minutes. Add the asparagus, stir and cook 2 minutes. Add the fusilli to the pan. Stir in the pistachios, parsley, and Parmesan and lemon juice.
Serve immediately with torn basil as garnish.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1430.37 Kcal (5989 kJ)
Calories from fat	715.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	79.49g	122%
Cholesterol	24.27mg	8%
Sodium	402.02mg	17%
Potassium	986.53mg	21%
Total Carbs	143.12g	48%
Sugars	12.89g	52%
Dietary Fiber	15.49g	62%
Protein	42.7g	85%
Vitamin C	39.9mg	66%
Iron	7.8mg	43%
Calcium	436.2mg	44%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	293.09 Kcal (1227 kJ)
Calories from fat	146.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.29g	122%
Cholesterol	4.97mg	8%
Sodium	82.38mg	17%
Potassium	202.14mg	21%
Total Carbs	29.33g	48%
Sugars	2.64g	52%
Dietary Fiber	3.17g	62%
Protein	8.75g	85%
Vitamin C	8.2mg	66%
Iron	1.6mg	43%
Calcium	89.4mg	44%

* 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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