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Pasta Salad With Asparagus and Fresh Herbs Recipe

Pasta Salad With Asparagus and Fresh Herbs Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup frozen peas
1 lb farfalle pasta
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1 cup fresh herbs of choice (i used cuttings of fresh rosemary, chives and thyme)
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 1/2 oz feta cheese, crumbled (1 cup)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley
3 scallions, thinly sliced
salt and pepper

Directions:

Cook asparagus in a 6-8 quart pot of boiling, salted water until tender, about 4-6 minutes. Remove asparagus to large bowl. Using same water, cook peas 2 minutes. Remove and add to asparagus. Then add pasta to boiling water and cook until al dente.
While pasta cooks pulse basil and other herbs, oil, salt and pepper and 1/2 cup feta in a food processor until chopped, then add to vegetables.
Drain pasta. Mix together pasta and vegetable mixture. Then add parsley, scallions and remaining 1/2 cup feta and toss.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	273.41 Kcal (1145 kJ)
Calories from fat	158.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.61g	27%
Cholesterol	18.92mg	6%
Sodium	267.9mg	11%
Potassium	275.72mg	6%
Total Carbs	21.67g	7%
Sugars	3.68g	15%
Dietary Fiber	3.16g	13%
Protein	8.41g	17%
Vitamin C	18.1mg	30%
Iron	66.3mg	368%
Calcium	155.1mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	102.1 Kcal (427 kJ)
Calories from fat	59.18 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.58g	27%
Cholesterol	7.07mg	6%
Sodium	100.05mg	11%
Potassium	102.97mg	6%
Total Carbs	8.09g	7%
Sugars	1.37g	15%
Dietary Fiber	1.18g	13%
Protein	3.14g	17%
Vitamin C	6.7mg	30%
Iron	24.8mg	368%
Calcium	57.9mg	16%

* 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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