Creamy Penne with Parmesan and Brie
Asparagus with Mustard Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- ½ (16-oz) pkg whole wheat penne pasta
- 1½ Tbsp butter
- 1½ Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 oz soft-ripened Brie cheese, rind removed
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually add milk; cook, whisking constantly, 3 to 4 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat.
- Gradually add cheeses, stirring until smooth. Add salt, pepper, and hot cooked pasta; stir until pasta is coated.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed
- 1 Tbsp stone-ground mustard
- 1 Tbsp vegetarian red wine vinegar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
Side Dish Instructions
- Bring a small amount of water to a boil in a Dutch oven over high heat. Add asparagus to boiling water; cook 3 minutes. Drain well.
- Whisk together mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Slowly add oil, whisking until blended. Drizzle vinaigrette over asparagus.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 3 | 3 | |
| Calories |
605
|
102
|
707
|
| Fat (g) | 25 | 9 | 34 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 13 | 1 | 14 |
| Protein (g) | 31 | 2 | 33 |
| Carb (g) | 69 | 3 | 72 |
| Fiber (g) | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| Sodium (mg) | 902 | 316 | 1218 |
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