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Penne With Asparagus and Lemon Cream Sauce (Eating Well) Recipe

Penne With Asparagus and Lemon Cream Sauce (Eating Well) Recipe

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Penne With Asparagus and Lemon Cream Sauce (Eating Well)

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Ingredients:

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1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch diagonal pieces
2 bunches scallions, trimmed and cut into 1-inch diagonal pieces
3/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
2 tsp freshly grated lemon zest, preferably organic
12 oz penne
salt
fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup slivered fresh basil

Directions:

Put a large pot of lightly salted water on to boil.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add asparagus and scallions; cook/stir occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and browned in places, 10-12 minutes.
In a large bowl, whisk the ricotta and lemon zest together.
Cook penne in the boiling water until just tender, about 10 minutes.
Measure out about 1/4 cup of the pasta-cooking water; stir into the ricotta mixture until creamy.
Drain penne and mix into the ricotta mixture; toss to coat.
Add the vegetables and toss well; season with salt and pepper.
Serve, garnished with basil.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	125.4 Kcal (525 kJ)
Calories from fat	49.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.55g	9%
Cholesterol	9.53mg	3%
Sodium	40.77mg	2%
Potassium	204.99mg	4%
Total Carbs	10.58g	4%
Sugars	2.75g	11%
Dietary Fiber	3.93g	16%
Protein	7.26g	15%
Vitamin C	5.5mg	9%
Iron	1.6mg	9%
Calcium	105.4mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	73.54 Kcal (308 kJ)
Calories from fat	29.29 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.25g	9%
Cholesterol	5.59mg	3%
Sodium	23.91mg	2%
Potassium	120.21mg	4%
Total Carbs	6.21g	4%
Sugars	1.61g	11%
Dietary Fiber	2.3g	16%
Protein	4.26g	15%
Vitamin C	3.2mg	9%
Iron	0.9mg	9%
Calcium	61.8mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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