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8 INGREDIENTS 4 STEPS 25min

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.
Light Pasta with Asparagus and Pistachio Pesto Recipe | SideChef
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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Hi, I'm Dani! I share my family’s culinary traditions with you and some healthy treats too!
https://www.thefitmediterranean.com/
25min
Total Time
$3.22
Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
1
US / METRIC
1 oz
Gluten-Free Pasta
I used Zero&Light Fit Pasta
1 Tbsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
3 Tbsp
Ricotta Cheese
1 Tbsp
Pistachios
to taste
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Nutrition Per Serving

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CALORIES
396
FAT
23.6 g
PROTEIN
12.0 g
CARBS
39.0 g

Cooking Instructions

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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.

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Nutrition Per Serving
Calories
396
% Daily Value*
Fat
23.6 g
30%
Saturated Fat
6.0 g
30%
Trans Fat
0.2 g
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Cholesterol
26.3 mg
9%
Carbohydrates
39.0 g
14%
Fiber
8.2 g
29%
Sugars
4.2 g
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Protein
12.0 g
24%
Sodium
93.7 mg
4%
Vitamin D
0.1 µg
0%
Calcium
166.0 mg
13%
Iron
4.2 mg
23%
Potassium
596.0 mg
13%
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