Lemon Pasta with Asparagus and Pine Nuts
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You will not only love the bright colour of this dish, but also love the fragrant flavour. Use whole wheat pasta to add extra fibre. Enjoy!
Ingredients
| 1 | pound |
asparagus
fresh |
|
| 6 | ounces |
pasta, penne
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
olive oil
|
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
lemon zest
grated, about 2 lemons |
|
| ⅛ | cup |
lemon juice
fresh |
|
|
salt and black pepper
to taste |
* | ||
| ½ | cup |
roasted red bell peppers
coarsely chopped, optional |
|
| 3 | tablespoons |
pine nuts
toasted |
|
| 8 | tablespoons |
Parmesan cheese
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.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 177g (6.2 oz)Amount per Serving
Calories 20846% of calories from fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g
16%
Saturated Fat 3g
13%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol 9mg
3%
Sodium 157mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate
7g
7%
Dietary Fiber 4g
15%
Sugars g
Protein
19g
Vitamin A 30%
•
Vitamin C 58%
Calcium 15%
•
Iron 20%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
How is this calculated?
