Directions:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add salt and stir in the penne. Reduce to medium-high and cook penne, uncovered, until al dente, 6-7 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet and bake in preheated 350-degree o ven until lightly toasted, 4-5 minutes.
- Place pesto and blue c heese in a large serving bowl and using a fork, mash the blue cheese into the pesto.
- Rinse asparagus spears and snap off and discard their tough ends. Break spears into 1 1/2-inch long pieces.
- During the last 3 minutes of the penne cooking time, add asparagus to pot and cook until bright green and crisp-tender. Drain penne and asparagus well in colander. Add to the bowl with the pesto and stir to coat them well. Top with toasted walnuts and serve at once.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 331.06 Kcal (1386 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 240.27 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 26.7g | 41% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 9.16mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 169.07mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 313.86mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbs | 11.59g | 4% | |
| Sugars | 2.74g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.73g | 23% | |
| Protein | 13.95g | 28% | |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 119mg | 12% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 206.7 Kcal (865 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 150.01 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 16.67g | 41% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 5.72mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 105.56mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 195.97mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbs | 7.23g | 4% | |
| Sugars | 1.71g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.58g | 23% | |
| Protein | 8.71g | 28% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 74.3mg | 12% | |
* 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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