Lemon Asparagus Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb asparagus
1 lb rotini pasta
3 tbsp butter
2 tbsp lemon zest, freshly grated (from about 3 lemons)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup basil, finely chopped fresh leaves
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Directions:

Cut the asparagus into 1/2 inch slices on the diagonal, or just into 3 pieces.
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.
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 basil 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	291.71 Kcal (1221 kJ)
Calories from fat	120.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.41g	21%
Cholesterol	33.9mg	11%
Sodium	630.82mg	26%
Potassium	335.73mg	7%
Total Carbs	32.24g	11%
Sugars	3.98g	16%
Dietary Fiber	3.44g	14%
Protein	11.72g	23%
Vitamin C	13.1mg	22%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	130.6mg	725%
Calcium	173.1mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	105.82 Kcal (443 kJ)
Calories from fat	43.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.86g	21%
Cholesterol	12.3mg	11%
Sodium	228.85mg	26%
Potassium	121.79mg	7%
Total Carbs	11.7g	11%
Sugars	1.45g	16%
Dietary Fiber	1.25g	14%
Protein	4.25g	23%
Vitamin C	4.8mg	22%
Iron	47.4mg	725%
Calcium	62.8mg	17%

* 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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