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Pasta with Asparagus and Pesto

Italian \ Dinner \ Main Dish

Prep Time5minutes

Cook Time10minutes

Passive Time

servings

Nutrition Facts

Pasta with Asparagus and Pesto

Amount Per Serving

Calories 665 Calories from Fat 297

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 33g 51%

Saturated Fat 3g 15%

Polyunsaturated Fat 12g

Monounsaturated Fat 13g

Sodium 485mg 20%

Potassium 496mg 14%

Total Carbohydrates 75g 25%

Dietary Fiber 8g 32%

Sugars 6g

Protein 17g 34%

Vitamin A 70%

Vitamin C 25%

Calcium 2%

Iron 36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This recipe comes together quickly and for anyone that is a fan of a asparagus, this is a satisfying winner!

The key is to trim the asparagus so you aren’t left dealing with any rough, stringy pieces.

For people allergic to nuts, you can substitute sunflower seeds for the pine nuts.

ENJOY!

Asparagus & Spinach Pasta

Ingredients

1 pound pasta
1 bunch asparagus
1 cup fresh spinach

Directions

Bring a pot of water to a boil.
Add pasta and cook until noodles are "al dente".
Save 1/2 cup of the pasta water for the pesto.
Drain pasta and set aside.
When spinach pesto is ready, mix it into noodles.
Arrange spinach in the bottom of serving plates / bowls.
Add pasta and top with 4 - 5 spears of asparagus.
* garnish with crushed red pepper and vegan parmesean.

Pesto Sauce

Ingredients

1/2 cup pasta water
6 ounce fresh basil
1 tablespoon garlic crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup avocado oil
1/2 cup pine nuts

Directions

Blend all ingredients in a food processor until smooth.

Did You Know?

Water Wise?

468 Gallons of Water for 1 lb. of Chicken

880 Gallons of Water for 1 Gallon of Milk

1,800 Gallons of Water for 1 lb. of Beef

Source: National Geographic

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