Asparagus with Orange-Cream Sauce and Cashews

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pasta Sauce Recipes. (Asparagus with Orange-Cream Sauce and Cashews). This is a delicious and unexpected take on asparagus, handed down to me by my Aunt, Anne. Creamy and flavorful, it's sure to be a hit at your next dinner!

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Asparagus with Orange-Cream Sauce and Cashews

Ingredients

2 ½ pounds fresh asparagus

4 tablespoons butter

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups heavy cream

salt to taste

ground white pepper to taste

1 large orange - peeled

sectioned

and cut into large pieces

½ cup chopped cashews

finely grated orange zest for garnish

BLT Pasta Carbonara

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Place asparagus in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water. Cover and cook until tender but still firm about 2 to 4 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in flour and cook for about 2 minutes stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in cream and cook for about 5 minutes stirring constantly or until lightly thickened. Season to taste with salt and white pepper. Remove from heat and stir in orange pieces.

Step 3

Arrange asparagus on a serving platter and season lightly with salt. Pour cream sauce over asparagus and sprinkle with chopped cashews and orange zest. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Asparagus with Orange-Cream Sauce and Cashews

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 356.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.2g 12%

Carbohydrates: 14.9g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 3.6g 14%

Sugars: 4.3g

Fat: 32.1g 49%

Saturated Fat: 18.2g 91%

Cholesterol: 96.8mg 32%

Vitamin A Iu: 2391.5IU 48%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.1mg 24%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C: 23.5mg 39%

Folate: 211.3mcg 53%

Calcium: 84.9mg 9%

Iron: 1.9mg 11%

Magnesium: 47.7mg 17%

Potassium: 427.2mg 12%

Sodium: 281.6mg 11%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 23%

Calories From Fat: 288.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.