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Light Pasta with Asparagus and Pistachio Pesto
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8 INGREDIENTS • 4 STEPS • 25MINS

Light Pasta with Asparagus and Pistachio Pesto

For those days when you need something a little lighter and lower in carbs, but still want to enjoy a nice meal, this pasta dish is just what you need.
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The Fit Mediterranean
Hi, I'm Dani! I share my family’s culinary traditions with you and some healthy treats too!
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For those days when you need something a little lighter and lower in carbs, but still want to enjoy a nice meal, this pasta dish is just what you need.
25MINS
Total Time
$3.22
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
1
US / Metric
Gluten-Free Pasta
1 oz
Gluten-Free Pasta
I used Zero&Light Fit Pasta
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
1 Tbsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Asparagus
1 cup
Ricotta Cheese
3 Tbsp
Ricotta Cheese
Pistachios
1 Tbsp
Pistachios
Salt
to taste
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
396
Fat
23.6 g
Protein
12.0 g
Carbs
39.0 g
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Hi, I'm Dani! I share my family’s culinary traditions with you and some healthy treats too!
https://www.thefitmediterranean.com/
Cooking InstructionsHide images
step 1
Boil Gluten-Free Pasta (1 oz) following package instructions.
step 2
Meanwhile, bleach the Asparagus (1 cup) for 3 minutes in boiling water, then cut off the tips, set those aside.
step 3
Blend the asparagus with Ricotta Cheese (3 Tbsp), Pistachios (1 Tbsp), Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (1 Tbsp), Salt (to taste), Ground Black Pepper (to taste), and 1 Tbsp of water taken from the pot where you are cooking the pasta.
step 4
When pasta is ready, drain it and dress it with the pesto. Add the tips of asparagus, Grated Parmesan Cheese (1 tsp), and some fresh parsley leaves. Serve it up immediately.
step 4 When pasta is ready, drain it and dress it with the pesto. Add the tips of asparagus, Grated Parmesan Cheese (1 tsp), and some fresh parsley leaves. Serve it up immediately.
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Gluten-Free
Healthy
Shellfish-Free
Vegetarian
Pasta
Italian
Vegetables
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