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Parmesan Asparagus Penne

parmesan asparagus penne
Ingredients:
  • (4 oz.) whole-wheat penne pasta
  • (1/2 bunch) asparagus, trimmed and cut into 3/4 in. pieces
  • (3/4 cup) whole milk
  • (2 tsp.) whole-grain mustard
  • (2 tsp.) all-purpose flour
  • (1/8 tsp.) salt
  • (1/4 tsp.) freshly ground pepper
  • (1 tsp.) extra-virgin olive oil
  • (2 Tbsp.) minced garlic
  • (1 tsp.) fresh tarragon, minced (or 1/4 tsp. dried)
  • (1/4 tsp.) freshly grated lemon zest
  • (1 tsp.) lemon juice
  • (1/2 cup) freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided
Servings
2
Dinner

Parmesan Asparagus Penne

A creamy pasta dish featuring healthy whole-wheat penne and crisp-tender asparagus.

Preparation Time
About 15 minutes
Cook Time
About 20 minutes

    Instructions

  1. 1Fill a large saucepan with 1-2 quarts cold water and place over High heat. When boiling, add pasta and cook 6 minutes. Add asparagus and cook another 3 minutes, drain and set aside in pot.

  2. 2Place a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add oil. When hot, add garlic and stir about 1 minute.
  3. 3In a medium bowl, combine milk, mustard, flour, salt and pepper. Add to pan, whisk and simmer 1-2 minutes.
  4. 4Add tarragon, lemon zest and lemon juice to sauce, toss with pasta. Place back over medium-high heat and cook until thickened. Add half of cheese, stir to combine. Serve with rest of cheese.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups

Amount Per Serving:
  • Calories 396
  • Total Fat 12 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 54 g
  • Protein 21 g
  • Cholesterol 27 mg
  • Sodium 604 mg
  • Fiber 6 g

Additional Information

Recipe Category: Dinner

Recipe Subcategory: Pastas and Pizzas

Recipe Ethnicity: Italian

Dietetic Info:
  • Glycemic Index:
  • Gluten Free: No

Vegetarian/Allergen Info: Contains Dairy

NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.

 


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