Asparagus Pesto with Pasta

Asparagus Pesto with Pasta

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420
calories
9
ingredients
5
servings
4139

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Ingredients

1 bunch asparagus spears about 1 lb, trimmed of tough ends and halved crosswise
2 cloves garlic peeled
1 cup grated parmesan cheese freshly, plus more for topping
1 cup pinenuts
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil plus more for topping
1/2 lemon
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
8 ozs dried pasta or 12 ounces fresh -linguini, fettuccine, spaghetti Mix spinach pasta with regular wheat pasta for a medley of colors.

Nutrition Facts

420
calories
34
g fat
2
g sugar
Amount Per Serving (recipe is 5 servings)
Calories 420
Calories From Fat 310
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34g
52%
Saturated Fat 6g
30%
Trans Fat g
Cholesterol 30mg
10%
Sodium 370mg
15%
Potassium 330mg
9%
Total Carbohydrates 19g
6%
Dietary Fiber 3g
12%
Sugars 2g
Protein 13g
26%
Vitamin A
10%
Vitamin C
20%
Calcium
20%
Iron
20%

Weight Watchers Points

PointsPlus: 12
SmartPoints: 13