Creamy Asparagus Pasta

January 08, 2014

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Pasta tossed in an easy homemade cream sauce with asparagus and a hint of garlic and lemon. Comfort food at its finest!

1 lb asparagus, rinsed and chopped
8 oz. spaghetti noodles (1/2 package)
4 oz. cream cheese
4 T butter
3/4 cup milk, warmed
1 tsp garlic powder
1 T lemon juice
pinch of salt and pepper

Boil pasta according to package directions. Add cream cheese to a saucepan over low heat. When it begins to melt, add butter. Melt over low heat and whisk to combine. It will not combine until completely...
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Nutritions

Calories
462

Sodium
123mg
5% DV

Fat
21g
32% DV

Protein
16g
32% DV

Carbs
46g
15% DV

Fiber
2g
9% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 13g 68%

Polysaturated Fat 1g 9%

Monosaturated Fat 6g 39%

Cholesterol 67mg 22%

Sodium 123mg 5%

Potassium 311mg 8%

Protein 16g 32%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 2g 9%

Sugar 4g 9%

Vitamin A 1085IU 21%

Vitamin B6 0.18000000000000002mg 9%

Vitamin C 5mg 8%

Calcium 119mg 11%

Iron 3mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.