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.
Total Time
25min
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0 Ratings
Author: The Fit Mediterranean
Servings:
1
Ingredients
•
1
oz
Gluten-Free Pasta
•
1
Tbsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
•
1
cup
Asparagus
•
3 1/3
Tbsp
Ricotta Cheese
•
1
Tbsp
Pistachios
•
1
tsp
Grated Parmesan Cheese
•
to taste
Salt
•
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
Cooking Instructions
1.
Boil Gluten-Free Pasta (1 oz) following package instructions.
2.
Meanwhile, bleach the Asparagus (5.5 oz) for 3 minutes in boiling water, then cut off the tips, set those aside.
3.
Blend the asparagus with Ricotta Cheese (2 oz), 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.
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.
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
396
FAT
23.6 g
PROTEIN
12.0 g
CARBS
39.0 g
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