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                 Lemon Pasta with Asparagus and Pine Nuts

Recipe By     : Felicia Pickering - EAT-L
Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pasta                            Vegetables
                Meatless Main Dishes

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      lb            fresh asparagus
   6      oz            penne
   1      tablespoon    olive oil
   2      teaspoons     grated lemon zest -- about 2 lemons
     1/8  cup             fresh lemon juice
                        salt and freshly ground black pepper -- to taste
     1/2  cup           coarsely chopped roasted red peppers -- optional
   3      tablespoons   toasted pine nuts
   8      tablespoons   shaved fresh Parmesan cheese

Trim asparagus and steam until tender-crisp, 3 to 4 minutes.  Cut
into 1-inch lengths.  Cook pasta, drain and place in a warmed, large
serving bowl; toss with oil.  Add asparagus, lemon zest, lemon juice,
salt, pepper, roasted peppers (if using) and pine nuts.  Gently toss
to mix.  Add cheese and toss; taste and adjust seasonings.  Serve
immediately.





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Per serving: 91 Calories; 7g Fat (62% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 7g 
Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 3mg Sodium