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Great as the main dish for that once a week meatless dinner or as a side dish to your favorite dinner.

Pasta with Asparagus and Pistachios

1 cup asparagus tips and pieces cut into 1-inch slices
8 ounces spaghetti
3 tablespoons olive oil - divided use
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1 teaspoon minced shallot
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup coarsely chopped California pistachios
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice

1. Bring a small pan of water to the boil, add the asparagus and time for 1 minute. Rinse with cold water, drain and set aside.
2. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions, adding 1 tablespoon olive oil to the cooking water.
3. In a sauté pan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and slowly sauté the green onions, shallots and garlic until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the asparagus, stir and cook 2 minutes.
4. Drain the spaghetti and add to the pan. Stir in the pistachios, parsley, Parmesan and lemon juice.

Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Analysis Amount per Serving:
Calories 370
Total Fat (g) 16
Saturated Fat (g) 2.5
Monounsaturated Fat (g) 10
Cholesterol (mg) 2
Sodium (mg) 90
Potassium (mg) 320
Total Carbohydrate (g) 48
Dietary Fiber (g) 3
Protein (g) 11

Recipe provided courtesy of the California Pistachio Commission.