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Ziti With Fresh Asparagus and Toasted Pine Nuts Recipe

Ziti With Fresh Asparagus and Toasted Pine Nuts Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 green bell pepper
1 yellow sweet pepper
1 sweet red pepper
kosher salt
1 lb fresh asparagus
olive oil
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tsp dried basil (rub between fingers to waken flavor)
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf italian parsley, roughly chopped
8 oz ziti pasta, uncooked
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
3 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
fresh ground black pepper , to taste

Directions:

Cut peppers in half, and remove the seeds and membrane.
Place prepared peppers, skin-side up, on an ungreased baking sheet. Broil 5 inches from the heating element for 15 to 20 minutes (until peppers blister and turn dark).
Transfer roasted peppers to a bowl of ice water for 5 minutes.
Peel off the skins from the peppers; cut into julienne strips, lightly salt and set aside.
Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus; cut into 1-inch pieces.
Steam the asparagus for 2 to 3 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Lightly salt and set aside.
Coat a large heavy-bottomed skillet with olive oil; place over medium-high heat until hot. Add the peppers, garlic, onion powder and basil; saute for 2 minutes. Add the asparagus and saute for 1 minute; stir in the lemon juice.
Remove vegetables from heat, and set aside.
Cook the ziti according to the package directions. Meanwhile, in an electric blender or food processor, add the ricotta cheese, yogurt and sour cream; blend until smooth. Stir in the parsley.
Add the ricotta mixture to the peppers and asparagus. Gently toss to combine.
Transfer the cooked pasta to a large serving bowl; add the ricotta/peppers. Toss well to combine. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, pine nuts and black pepper.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	236.87 Kcal (992 kJ)
Calories from fat	111.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.34g	19%
Cholesterol	34.25mg	11%
Sodium	184.63mg	8%
Potassium	426.6mg	9%
Total Carbs	12.06g	4%
Sugars	5.31g	21%
Dietary Fiber	3.05g	12%
Protein	11.49g	23%
Vitamin C	80.5mg	134%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	16%
Iron	10.6mg	59%
Calcium	251.9mg	25%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	87.95 Kcal (368 kJ)
Calories from fat	41.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.58g	19%
Cholesterol	12.72mg	11%
Sodium	68.55mg	8%
Potassium	158.39mg	9%
Total Carbs	4.48g	4%
Sugars	1.97g	21%
Dietary Fiber	1.13g	12%
Protein	4.27g	23%
Vitamin C	29.9mg	134%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	16%
Iron	3.9mg	59%
Calcium	93.5mg	25%

* 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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