Directions:
- Cut the asparagus into one inch pieces; reserving the tips.
- Cook asparagus in 5 quarts of water until very tender 6-8 minutes.
- Reserve the water by using a slotted spoon to remove the asparagus to a colander.
- Put the drained asparagus in a food processor.
- Cook the tips for 3-5 minutes until just tender.
- Remove from water with slotted spoon, reserving the water.
- Puree the stems with the lemon zest and oil and 1/2 cup of the asparagus water.
- Cook the pasta in the asparagus water to your liking.
- Drain the pasta saving 2 cups of the water.
- Combine the pasta, asparagus sauce and add asparagus water if the sauce is too thick- a little at a time.
- Stir in tips and grated cheese.
- Stir until cheese is melted.
- Serve with a light dusting of chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 265.89 Kcal (1113 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 166.88 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 18.54g | 29% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 3.4mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 244.12mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbs | 16.28g | 5% | |
| Sugars | 4.65g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.96g | 28% | |
| Protein | 6.89g | 14% | |
| Vitamin C | 11.1mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 30.7mg | 3% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 108.1 Kcal (453 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 67.85 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 7.54g | 29% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 1.38mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 99.25mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbs | 6.62g | 5% | |
| Sugars | 1.89g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.83g | 28% | |
| Protein | 2.8g | 14% | |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 1mg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 12.5mg | 3% | |
* 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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