Lemon Pasta with Asparagus and Pine Nuts

35 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 20 minutes

208 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	pound	asparagus	fresh
6	ounces	pasta, penne
1	tablespoon	olive oil
2	teaspoons	lemon zest	grated, about 2 lemons
1/8	cup	lemon juice	fresh
1	x	salt and black pepper	to taste
1/2	cup	sweet red bell peppers, roasted	coarsely chopped, optional
3	tablespoons	pine nuts	toasted
8	tablespoons	parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated	fresh, shaved

Directions

Trim asparagus and steam until tender-crisp, 3 to 4 minutes.

Cut into 1-inch lengths.

Cook pasta, drain and place in a warmed, large serving bowl; toss with oil.

Add asparagus, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper, roasted peppers (if using) and pine nuts.

Gently toss to mix.

Add cheese and toss; taste and adjust seasonings.

Serve immediately.

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Cheese
Pasta

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 177g

Amount per Serving

Calories 208 46% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.0g	16%
Saturated Fat 3.0g	13%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 9mg	3%
Sodium 157mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 20.0g	7%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g	15%
Sugars 4.0g
Protein 10.0g	19%

Vitamin A	30%		Vitamin C	58%
Calcium	15%		Iron	20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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