Penne With Asparagus and Cream Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb dry penne pasta
1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus
1 tsp olive oil
3 tbsp butter
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp whole wheat flour
1/4 cup white wine
4 tbsp heavy cream
1 cup skim milk
2 tsp dried basil
4 oz aged gouda cheese, shredded
salt and pepper
2 oz walnuts, toasted and chopped (optional)

Directions:

Prepare pasta according to box directions.
While pasta is cooking, wash asparagus, break off the woody stems and arrange on a cookie sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and salt and pepper. Broil for 5-10 minutes until the asparagus is tender (to your personal taste). Once cooked, chop asparagus roughly and toss it with drained pasta in a large serving bowl.
Melt butter in a sauce pan and add garlic, sauteing until it is turning golden and fragrant. Remove from heat.
Whisk in wheat flour to form a roux, being careful to avoid any lumps. When it is perfectly smooth, add white wine, whisking to incorporate.
Return saute pan to the heat, allow alcohol to evaporate (should take about 30 seconds) and immediately whisk in heavy cream.
Continuing to whisk, add shredded Gouda and stir gently until it melts. Once melted, add remaining ingredients and bring to temp., or just until the sauce begins to bubble.
Pour sauce over pasta and asparagus. Toss and garnish with toasted walnuts, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	133.52 Kcal (559 kJ)
Calories from fat	80.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.99g	14%
Cholesterol	19.25mg	6%
Sodium	69.14mg	3%
Potassium	151.86mg	3%
Total Carbs	7.21g	2%
Sugars	2.41g	10%
Dietary Fiber	2.31g	9%
Protein	5.33g	11%
Vitamin C	3.1mg	5%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	100.7mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	122.06 Kcal (511 kJ)
Calories from fat	73.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.22g	14%
Cholesterol	17.6mg	6%
Sodium	63.21mg	3%
Potassium	138.83mg	3%
Total Carbs	6.59g	2%
Sugars	2.21g	10%
Dietary Fiber	2.11g	9%
Protein	4.88g	11%
Vitamin C	2.8mg	5%
Iron	1mg	6%
Calcium	92mg	10%

* 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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