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Spaghetti with Asparagus in a {Lightened Up} Cream Sauce

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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Servings 5
Calories 435 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb whole grain spaghetti, or other long shaped pasta
  • 12 oz asparagus trimmed and cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese plus extra for sprinkling on top of dish
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 TBSP chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 TSP salt
  • 3/4 cup water

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to directions.
  • Meanwhile, place asparagus in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the water to the pot, put the lid on top, and cook for about 10 minutes, or until asparagus begins to feel tender.
  • Mix in the grated parm, basil, and cream, stirring well to combine. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Once the pasta is finished cooking, drain and return back to the pot.
  • Pour the asparagus and sauce on top of the pasta. Season with salt.
  • Evenly distribute into 5 pasta bowls, then sprinkle additional grated parm over top each portion. Serve immediately.

Notes

*Tip: Serve pasta immediately. If you let it sit, the sauce tends to dry up. For leftovers, you can heat up additional cream and water mixed together, then pour on top of pasta.*

Nutrition

Calories: 435kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 18gFat: 16gFiber: 8g
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