Pasta Salad With Asparagus and Lemon
Serves 4|
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces (1/2 box) penne
- 1 pound asparagus (ends trimmed), cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup Parmesan pieces (1 ounce)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- kosher salt and black pepper
Directions
- Cook the penne according to the package directions, adding the asparagus during the last 3 ½ minutes of cooking.
- Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Transfer the penne and asparagus to a large bowl.
- Add the Parmesan, oil, lemon juice and zest, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper and toss to combine.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 315Calories From Fat 87
- Protein 11g
- Carbohydrate 44g
- Sugar 3g
- Fiber 2g
- Fat 10g
- Sat Fat 2g
- Sodium 366mg
- Cholesterol 5mg
What does this mean? See
Nutrition 101
.
Quick Tip
To boost the protein in this vegetarian dish, add toasted walnuts.
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