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Lemon Pasta with Asparagus and Pine Nuts

Lemon Pasta with Asparagus & Pine Nuts

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Submitted by nance

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!

YIELD

4 servings

PREP

15 min

COOK

20 min

READY

35 min

Ingredients

1 453.6
POUND G ASPARAGUS
fresh
6 173.4
OUNCES ML/G PASTA, PENNE
1 15
TABLESPOON ML OLIVE OIL
2 1E+1
TEASPOONS ML LEMON ZEST
grated, about 2 lemons
3E+1
CUP ML LEMON JUICE
fresh
1
X SALT AND BLACK PEPPER
to taste *
½ 118
CUP ML ROASTED RED BELL PEPPERS
coarsely chopped, optional
3 45
TABLESPOONS ML PINE NUTS
toasted
8 1.2E+2
TABLESPOONS ML 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.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 177g (6.2 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 208 46% 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?
Low Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber
 
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