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Spring Vegetable Penne with Lemon-Cream Sauce Recipe

Spring Vegetable Penne with Lemon-Cream Sauce Recipe

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Spring Vegetable Penne with Lemon-Cream Sauce

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 cup chopped vidalia or other sweet onion
1 (4-oz) package presliced mushrooms
1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/2 cup fat-free , lower-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup half-and-half
3/4 cup frozen green peas
3 tbsp shaved parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 tsp grated lemon rind
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
8 oz uncooked penne
1 lb (1-inch) diagonally cut asparagus

Directions:

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add onion and mushrooms; sauté 5 minutes or until tender. Add thyme and garlic; sauté 1 minute. Sprinkle mushroom mixture evenly with flour; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in broth and half-and-half; cook 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add peas, 2 tablespoons cheese, rind, and next 3 ingredients (through pepper); cook 1 minute or until peas are thoroughly heated.
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. During the last 3 minutes of cooking, add asparagus to pan; drain. Add pasta mixture to mushroom mixture; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	927.01 Kcal (3881 kJ)
Calories from fat	510.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	56.67g	87%
Cholesterol	69.19mg	23%
Sodium	2473.42mg	103%
Potassium	684.09mg	15%
Total Carbs	61.2g	20%
Sugars	19g	76%
Dietary Fiber	15.14g	61%
Protein	41.49g	83%
Vitamin C	29.7mg	50%
Iron	5.5mg	31%
Calcium	588.7mg	59%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	110.63 Kcal (463 kJ)
Calories from fat	60.87 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.76g	87%
Cholesterol	8.26mg	23%
Sodium	295.18mg	103%
Potassium	81.64mg	15%
Total Carbs	7.3g	20%
Sugars	2.27g	76%
Dietary Fiber	1.81g	61%
Protein	4.95g	83%
Vitamin C	3.5mg	50%
Iron	0.7mg	31%
Calcium	70.3mg	59%

* 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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