Penne Pasta With Asparagus Sauce Recipe

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Penne Pasta With Asparagus Sauce
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Directions:

  1. Cut the asparagus into one inch pieces; reserving the tips.
  2. Cook asparagus in 5 quarts of water until very tender 6-8 minutes.
  3. Reserve the water by using a slotted spoon to remove the asparagus to a colander.
  4. Put the drained asparagus in a food processor.
  5. Cook the tips for 3-5 minutes until just tender.
  6. Remove from water with slotted spoon, reserving the water.
  7. Puree the stems with the lemon zest and oil and 1/2 cup of the asparagus water.
  8. Cook the pasta in the asparagus water to your liking.
  9. Drain the pasta saving 2 cups of the water.
  10. Combine the pasta, asparagus sauce and add asparagus water if the sauce is too thick- a little at a time.
  11. Stir in tips and grated cheese.
  12. Stir until cheese is melted.
  13. Serve with a light dusting of chopped parsley.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 265.89 Kcal (1113 kJ)
Calories from fat 166.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.54g 29%
Sodium 3.4mg 0%
Potassium 244.12mg 5%
Total Carbs 16.28g 5%
Sugars 4.65g 19%
Dietary Fiber 6.96g 28%
Protein 6.89g 14%
Vitamin C 11.1mg 18%
Iron 2.4mg 13%
Calcium 30.7mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 108.1 Kcal (453 kJ)
Calories from fat 67.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.54g 29%
Sodium 1.38mg 0%
Potassium 99.25mg 5%
Total Carbs 6.62g 5%
Sugars 1.89g 19%
Dietary Fiber 2.83g 28%
Protein 2.8g 14%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 18%
Iron 1mg 13%
Calcium 12.5mg 3%

* 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

  • 6.1
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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