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Spring Pasta Salad With Asparagus, Tomato and Mozzarella Recipe

Spring Pasta Salad With Asparagus, Tomato and Mozzarella Recipe

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Spring Pasta Salad With Asparagus, Tomato and Mozzarella

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 lbs asparagus , stems peeled if tough
salt
1 lb penne pasta
1/2 lb fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
1 bunch scallion , about a dozen, sliced into thin rounds (or green onions)
2 dozen ripe cherry tomatoes, cut in half (to let them drain for about 20 minutes in a colander, to let them give up their juices)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon , juice and zest of
1/2 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
1 cup fresh basil leaf, chopped

Directions:

Put up a large pot of salted water for cooking the pasta and bring it to a boil.
Add the asparagus and blanch it until just tender, about 3 minutes.
Scoop the asparagus from the water with a large strainer spoon and place in a colander. Run cold water over it to stop the cooking process, and to preserve the bright green color. Drain well and slice into small pieces on the diagonal, leaving the tips whole.
Bring the water back to a rapid boil and cook the penne until just al dente (tender but slightly firm to the bite). Run the pasta under cold water and drain very well.
In a large serving bowl, add the pasta, the blanched asparagus and all the remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper and toss well until all the pasta is well coated with dressing. Taste for seasoning. This is best served at room temperature.
Note: Another lovely addition to this pasta is about 3/4 cup freshly shelled spring peas. Blanch them for 1 minute in the boiling pasta water after you blanch the asparagus. Drain well and add them to the bowl along with the other ingredients.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	409.1 Kcal (1713 kJ)
Calories from fat	273.87 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	30.43g	47%
Cholesterol	6.8mg	2%
Sodium	284.43mg	12%
Potassium	368.48mg	8%
Total Carbs	16.23g	5%
Sugars	4.95g	20%
Dietary Fiber	6.94g	28%
Protein	19.23g	38%
Vitamin C	13.2mg	22%
Iron	3.2mg	18%
Calcium	403.6mg	40%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	149.37 Kcal (625 kJ)
Calories from fat	100 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.11g	47%
Cholesterol	2.48mg	2%
Sodium	103.85mg	12%
Potassium	134.54mg	8%
Total Carbs	5.93g	5%
Sugars	1.81g	20%
Dietary Fiber	2.53g	28%
Protein	7.02g	38%
Vitamin C	4.8mg	22%
Iron	1.2mg	18%
Calcium	147.4mg	40%

* 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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