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Creamy Asparagus Pasta is for Dinner.

Creamy Asparagus Pasta takes 35 minutes to prepare.

Creamy Asparagus Pasta takes 40 minutes to cook.

Creamy Asparagus Pasta makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Creamy Asparagus Pasta are:

Ounce whole-wheat penne pasta

1 bunch asparagus , trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch pieces

1 1/2 Cup whole milk

4 Teaspoon whole-grain mustard

4 Teaspoon flour

1/2 Teaspoon salt

1/2 Teaspoon freshly ground pepper

2 Teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

3 Tablespoon minced garlic

2 Teaspoon minced fresh tarragon or 1/2 teaspoon dried

1 Teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest

2 Teaspoon lemon juice

1/2 Cup grated Parmesan cheese , divided

Here is how you make Creamy Asparagus Pasta:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 3 minutes less than the package directions. Add asparagus and continue cooking until the pasta and asparagus are just tender, 3 minutes more. Drain and return to the pot.Meanwhile, whisk milk, mustard, flour, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant and lightly browned, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Whisk in the milk mixture. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, and cook until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in tarragon, lemon zest and juice.Stir the sauce into the pasta-asparagus mixture. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until the sauce is thick, creamy and coats the pasta, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan. Divide the pasta among 4 bowls and top with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LINDZ51.

The nutritional information for Creamy Asparagus Pasta is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 361.9

• Total Fat: 8.7 g
• Cholesterol: 12.4 mg
• Sodium: 523.6 mg
• Total Carbs: 52.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 9.2 g
• Protein: 18.7 g