Justapinch.com Creamy Asparagus Pasta Recipe

Total time: 15 minutes

Keto Friendliness Gauge

Net Carbs are 10% of calories per serving, at 48g per serving. The amount is close to the maximum number of net carbs allowed for the keto diet and much higher than the standard recommendation of 25g Net Carbs. You'll have little flexibility to consume additional foods that contain carbs.

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Keto & Health Insights for Justapinch.com Creamy Asparagus Pasta Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 10% of calories per serving, at 48g per serving. This food is at the upper limits (extremely risky) of what's considered keto-friendly and much higher than standard net carb guidelines for the keto diet. You risk kicking yourself out of ketosis and there's little flexibility to eat more foods that contain carbs. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Justapinch.com Creamy Asparagus Pasta Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 231 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 490
Total Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 49mg
Sodium: 347mg
Total Carbohydrates: 53g
Dietary Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 3g
Protein: 27g
Calcium: 570mg Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 639mg Vitamin A: 164mcg
Vitamin C: 25mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 8 oz barilla- farfalle, bow-tie pasta
  • 2 c diagonally sliced thin asparagus to 1-inch
  • 5 or 6 oz garlic and herb spreadable cheese
  • 3/4 c drained, sliced oil-packed sun dried tomatoes
  • 1/2 c grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 c white eine or lower-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions

Visit Justapinch.com's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)