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Fettuccine with Pesto, Asparagus, and Artichoke  Recipe
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Fettuccine with Pesto, Asparagus, and Artichoke Recipe

16 ingredients 1 hr 15 min + 1 hr 15 min 4 servings openrecipes
Fettuccine with Pesto, Asparagus, and Artichoke  Recipe

This pasta recipe combines springtime favorites artichokes and asparagus with fettuccine tossed in a loose basil-parsley pesto.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

538
Calories
22g
Protein
41g
Fat
31g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pine Nut 1 oz (28g) 191
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Parmesan Cheese 1 oz (28g) 110
Artichoke 1 medium (128g) 60
Asparagus 6 spears (90g) 27
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup pine nuts , toasted
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt , plus more as needed
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper , plus more as needed
  • 1 medium garlic clove , minced
  • 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves (from about 1 large bunch)
  • 1/4 cup packed fresh Italian parsley leaves
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 ounce)
  • 1/2 medium lemon
  • 4 baby artichokes (about 12 ounces)
  • 8 thick asparagus spears (about 8 ounces), tough ends removed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 10 ounces dried fettuccine or linguine
  • Finely grated Parmesan cheese , for serving

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By chow · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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