The Best Asparagus Lemon Pasta Recipe

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The Best Asparagus Lemon Pasta
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Directions:

  1. Cut the asparagus into 1/2 inch slices on the diagonal, or just into 3 pieces.
  2. In a steamer set over boiling water steam asparagus, covered, until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. set aside.
  3. In a 6-quart kettle bring 5 quarts salted water to a boil for pasta.
  4. In a deep 12-inch skillet heat butter and cream over moderately low heat until butter is melted and stir in zest, lemon juice, and salt. Remove skillet from heat and keep sauce warm, covered.
  5. Add pasta to boiling water and boil, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Ladle 1/4 cup pasta water into sauce and drain pasta in colander.
  6. Immediately add pasta and asparagus to sauce and cook over moderate heat, tossing, 1 minute, or until heated through. Add basil and salt and pepper to taste and toss well.
  7. Sprinkle pasta with a little Parmesan and serve more Parmesan on the side.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 639.17 Kcal (2676 kJ)
Calories from fat 215.98 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24g 37%
Cholesterol 81.73mg 27%
Sodium 723.27mg 30%
Potassium 285.71mg 6%
Total Carbs 87.33g 29%
Sugars 5.12g 20%
Dietary Fiber 9.11g 36%
Protein 22.37g 45%
Vitamin C 13.3mg 22%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 4.7mg 26%
Calcium 216mg 22%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 214.37 Kcal (898 kJ)
Calories from fat 72.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.05g 37%
Cholesterol 27.41mg 27%
Sodium 242.58mg 30%
Potassium 95.83mg 6%
Total Carbs 29.29g 29%
Sugars 1.72g 20%
Dietary Fiber 3.06g 36%
Protein 7.5g 45%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 22%
Iron 1.6mg 26%
Calcium 72.5mg 22%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 14
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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