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Penne With Pistachios, Asparagus, and Cream Recipe

Penne With Pistachios, Asparagus, and Cream Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/3 cup pistachio nut
1 lb asparagus, cut into thirds
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 large garlic clove, peeled and cut in half
1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 1/4 cups fat-free half-and-half
1/2 tsp jalepeno chili pepper flakes or 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 1/2 tsp sea salt
1 lb dry penne pasta
1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, freshly grated

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Toast the nuts on a baking sheet for 5-7 minutes; cool, chop and set aside.
Cook the asparagus in a stock pot in boiling salted water, uncovered, over medium high heat until tender, about 3 m inutes.
Remove asapargus saving the water so the pasta can be prepared in the same pot.
Saute garlic in butter in a saute pan over medium high heat, pressing the garlic with a wooden spoon to release its flavor. When the edges start to brown, remove and discard garlic.
Add the asparagus and ground pepper.
Increase the heat to high and pour in the wine, stirring for about 1 minute. Reduce the heat to medium.
Pour the half and half over asparagus mixture and simmer about 2 minutes. Season with salt; and jalepeno pepper flakes. Keep warm while boiling the pasta.
Prepare penne according to directions (in asparagus water.)Drain and return to pot.
Combine asparagus sauce with pasta, stirring over low heat.
Add cheese, stirring until it melts; transfer to a platter.
Garnish with pistachio nuts and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	250.54 Kcal (1049 kJ)
Calories from fat	127.18 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.13g	22%
Cholesterol	25.44mg	8%
Sodium	658.22mg	27%
Potassium	298.68mg	6%
Total Carbs	20.76g	7%
Sugars	3.7g	15%
Dietary Fiber	5.25g	21%
Protein	7.85g	16%
Vitamin C	5.1mg	8%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	102.1mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	100.2 Kcal (420 kJ)
Calories from fat	50.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.65g	22%
Cholesterol	10.17mg	8%
Sodium	263.24mg	27%
Potassium	119.45mg	6%
Total Carbs	8.3g	7%
Sugars	1.48g	15%
Dietary Fiber	2.1g	21%
Protein	3.14g	16%
Vitamin C	2mg	8%
Iron	0.7mg	10%
Calcium	40.8mg	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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