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Spinach Pasta with Asparagus Pesto Recipe

Spinach Pasta with Asparagus Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

salt and pepper to taste
1 lb spinach fettucini or spinach garganelli al dente
1/4 cup pistachios or 3 tbsp pine nuts toasted
1 lb thin fresh asparagus coarsely chopped
1 cup mixed fresh parsley , mint and tarragon or basil loosely packed
1/4-1/3 cup parmigiano reggiano cheese
1 lemon juiced
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil ( evoo) approximately

Directions:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, add the pasta and cook to al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the starchy cooking water.
While the pasta is working, in a small skillet, toast the pistachios (or pine nuts).
Using a food processor, puree the asparagus, herbs, cheese, nuts and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. With the machine on, drizzle in about 1/4 cup EVOO; stream in a few more tablespoons EVOO, as needed, to form a smooth pesto.
In a pasta bowl, combine the pasta, pesto and reserved pasta cooking water. Toss for 1-2 minutes to coat.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	669.16 Kcal (2802 kJ)
Calories from fat	229.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.46g	39%
Cholesterol	0.69mg	0%
Sodium	56.35mg	2%
Potassium	769.15mg	16%
Total Carbs	94.42g	31%
Sugars	5.46g	22%
Dietary Fiber	9.89g	40%
Protein	18.67g	37%
Vitamin C	34.9mg	58%
Iron	7.6mg	42%
Calcium	189.4mg	19%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	222.6 Kcal (932 kJ)
Calories from fat	76.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.47g	39%
Cholesterol	0.23mg	0%
Sodium	18.75mg	2%
Potassium	255.86mg	16%
Total Carbs	31.41g	31%
Sugars	1.82g	22%
Dietary Fiber	3.29g	40%
Protein	6.21g	37%
Vitamin C	11.6mg	58%
Iron	2.5mg	42%
Calcium	63mg	19%

* 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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