Creamy Asparagus Pasta

Name: Creamy Asparagus Pasta
Ingredients: 8 ounces whole-wheat penne pasta; 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 1 1/2 cups whole milk; 4 teaspoons whole-grain mustard; 4 teaspoons flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons minced garlic; 2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon, or 1/2 teaspoon dried; 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

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"Lemon zest ties all the flavors together in this light and creamy pasta. Make it a meal: Serve with a salad of sliced fresh mozzarella and cherry tomatoes tossed with a little fresh basil, balsamic vinegar and olive oil...."

INGREDIENTS

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8 ounces whole-wheat penne pasta

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1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch pieces

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1 1/2 cups whole milk

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4 teaspoons whole-grain mustard

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4 teaspoons flour

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1/2 teaspoon salt

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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

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2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

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3 tablespoons minced garlic

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2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon, or 1/2 teaspoon dried

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1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest

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2 teaspoons lemon juice

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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

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