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Asparagus Lemon Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/2 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 lb bow-tie pasta
3 tbsp unsalted butter
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp freshly grated lemon zest (from about 3 lemons)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
accompaniment: freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

In a steamer set over boiling water steam asparagus, covered, until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer asparagus to a colander and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Drain asparagus well.
In a 6-quart kettle bring 5 quarts salted water to a boil for pasta.
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.
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.
Immediately add pasta and asparagus to sauce and cook over moderate heat, tossing, 1 minute, or until heated through. Add parsley and salt and pepper to taste and toss well.
Sprinkle pasta with a little Parmesan and serve more Parmesan on the side.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	610.43 Kcal (2556 kJ)
Calories from fat	173.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.27g	30%
Cholesterol	53.72mg	18%
Sodium	452.07mg	19%
Potassium	406.18mg	9%
Total Carbs	90.47g	30%
Sugars	6.18g	25%
Dietary Fiber	16.02g	64%
Protein	22.25g	44%
Vitamin C	23mg	38%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	8.2mg	46%
Calcium	105.7mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	176.78 Kcal (740 kJ)
Calories from fat	50.22 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.58g	30%
Cholesterol	15.56mg	18%
Sodium	130.92mg	19%
Potassium	117.63mg	9%
Total Carbs	26.2g	30%
Sugars	1.79g	25%
Dietary Fiber	4.64g	64%
Protein	6.44g	44%
Vitamin C	6.6mg	38%
Iron	2.4mg	46%
Calcium	30.6mg	11%

* 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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