Creamy Spring Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 quarts water
2 oz french bread baguette , torn into pieces
1 tbsp butter
3 garlic cloves, minced and divided
1 1/2 cups (2-inch) diagonally cut asparagus
1 cup frozen green peas
6 oz uncooked fettuccine
2 tsp olive oil
1/3 cup finely chopped sweet onion
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/4 cup fat-free , lower-sodium chicken broth
1 cup 1% low-fat milk
3 oz 1/3- less-fat cream cheese
1 oz parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup packed)
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon
butter-roasted carrots

Directions:

Bring 3 quarts water to a boil in a Dutch oven.
Place torn bread in a food processor; process until coarse crumbs form. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 garlic clove to pan; sauté 1 minute. Add breadcrumbs; sauté 3 minutes or until golden brown and toasted. Remove breadcrumb mixture from pan; wipe pan clean with paper towels.
Add asparagus and peas to boiling water; cook for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove from pan with a slotted spoon. Rinse under cold water; drain.
Add pasta to boiling water; cook 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and keep warm.
Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Add onion and the remaining 2 garlic cloves; cook for 3 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Place flour in a small bowl; gradually whisk in chicken broth. Add broth mixture and milk to pan, stirring constantly with a whisk; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from heat; add cheeses, salt, and pepper, stirring until cheeses melt. Add pasta, asparagus, and peas; toss well. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and tarragon.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1550.49 Kcal (6492 kJ)
Calories from fat	396.67 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	44.07g	68%
Cholesterol	249.69mg	83%
Sodium	1951.35mg	81%
Potassium	1214.51mg	26%
Total Carbs	227.92g	76%
Sugars	34.79g	139%
Dietary Fiber	17.28g	69%
Protein	62.19g	124%
Vitamin C	34.7mg	58%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	10.9mg	61%
Calcium	938.5mg	94%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	41.17 Kcal (172 kJ)
Calories from fat	10.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.17g	68%
Cholesterol	6.63mg	83%
Sodium	51.82mg	81%
Potassium	32.25mg	26%
Total Carbs	6.05g	76%
Sugars	0.92g	139%
Dietary Fiber	0.46g	69%
Protein	1.65g	124%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	58%
Iron	0.3mg	61%
Calcium	24.9mg	94%

* 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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