Pasta with Asparagus
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Pasta with Asparagus
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Pasta with Asparagus; a simple dish but a wonderful way to enjoy asparagus which is in season right now.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb thin asparagus (cut into 2" pieces (tough ends trimmed))
- 6 oz uncooked pasta such as Ronzoni Smart Taste or Dreamfields
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (crushed)
- salt and fresh cracked pepper
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-reggiano cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot boil 4 cups water with salt.
- When boiling, add asparagus and cook 3-5 minutes, until tender crisp.
- Drain asparagus in colander reserving 1 cup liquid before draining.
- Fill pot with salted water, cover and boil for pasta.
- When water boils cook pasta according to package directions for al dente.
- Meanwhile, in a sauté pan heat olive oil.
- Add garlic and cook until golden, add asparagus, salt and pepper and sauté about 1-2 minutes, tossing with oil and garlic.
- In a small bowl combine egg yolk, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, 1/4 cup reserved asparagus liquid, salt and pepper.
- Mix well.
- After pasta is drained return to pot and mix with egg mixture.
- Cook on medium-low about 2 minutes, until sauce thickens and sticks to pasta.
- Toss in asparagus and mix well.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- If pasta seems too dry add more reserved liquid a tablespoon at a time.
- Serve with additional grated cheese.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
11/4 cup
Calories
227.6kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
38.3g
(13%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
73.5mg
(3%)
Fiber
6.9g
(28%)
Sugar
2.2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2276 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 11/4 cup | |
| Calories | 227.6kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 38.3g | 13% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 73.5mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 6.9g | 28% |
| Sugar | 2.2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
66 reviews
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