Photo: Getty / NBCWe’re all about balance here atEatingWell. Some days, we’ll go for a slice of delivery deep dish. Others, we’ll whip up a freshcauliflower crust pizza. We’ll alternate cocktails andmocktailscome happy hour ‘o clock (or virtual happy hour time). Certain nights, we power up with a plate of pasta. Then the next day, we crave a piled-highentree salad.That’s why we are all about Ina Garten’s latest pandemic culinary creation—right on the heels of heramply portioned cosmosand hermac and cheesethat both almost broke the internet—it is the epitome of nutritional balance. Introducing: Cacio e Pepe Roasted Asparagus.The quick and easy vegetable side dish takes the flavors of the traditional Italian pasta—including a bit of butter, some salty cheese, lemon and black pepper. Instead of tossed with bucatini or spaghetti, though, she tosses those luscious, complementary toppings with peak-season asparagus. And the kicker is that it takes just 15 minutes or so.We did the math and each serving of herCacio e Pepe Roasted Asparagushas about 105 calories, 7 grams of fat, 7 grams of carbs (including 4 grams of fiber) and 5 grams of protein. It also counts as one of your vegetable servings and offers a solid dose of vitamin D and iron.5 Powerful Health Benefits of Asparagus You Probably Didn’t KnowWith a nice blend of salty, earthy and nutty flavors and just a hint of richness, we’ll have this side dish on repeat all asparagus season long. (Psst…it usually runs through the end of June, so we recommend that you hurry and get your fix fast!)Ina Garden’s Cacio e Pepe Roasted AsparagusServes 4IngredientsDirectionsWas this page helpful?Thanks for your feedback!Tell us why!OtherSubmit

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We’re all about balance here atEatingWell. Some days, we’ll go for a slice of delivery deep dish. Others, we’ll whip up a freshcauliflower crust pizza. We’ll alternate cocktails andmocktailscome happy hour ‘o clock (or virtual happy hour time). Certain nights, we power up with a plate of pasta. Then the next day, we crave a piled-highentree salad.That’s why we are all about Ina Garten’s latest pandemic culinary creation—right on the heels of heramply portioned cosmosand hermac and cheesethat both almost broke the internet—it is the epitome of nutritional balance. Introducing: Cacio e Pepe Roasted Asparagus.The quick and easy vegetable side dish takes the flavors of the traditional Italian pasta—including a bit of butter, some salty cheese, lemon and black pepper. Instead of tossed with bucatini or spaghetti, though, she tosses those luscious, complementary toppings with peak-season asparagus. And the kicker is that it takes just 15 minutes or so.We did the math and each serving of herCacio e Pepe Roasted Asparagushas about 105 calories, 7 grams of fat, 7 grams of carbs (including 4 grams of fiber) and 5 grams of protein. It also counts as one of your vegetable servings and offers a solid dose of vitamin D and iron.5 Powerful Health Benefits of Asparagus You Probably Didn’t KnowWith a nice blend of salty, earthy and nutty flavors and just a hint of richness, we’ll have this side dish on repeat all asparagus season long. (Psst…it usually runs through the end of June, so we recommend that you hurry and get your fix fast!)Ina Garden’s Cacio e Pepe Roasted AsparagusServes 4IngredientsDirectionsWas this page helpful?Thanks for your feedback!Tell us why!OtherSubmit

We’re all about balance here atEatingWell. Some days, we’ll go for a slice of delivery deep dish. Others, we’ll whip up a freshcauliflower crust pizza. We’ll alternate cocktails andmocktailscome happy hour ‘o clock (or virtual happy hour time). Certain nights, we power up with a plate of pasta. Then the next day, we crave a piled-highentree salad.That’s why we are all about Ina Garten’s latest pandemic culinary creation—right on the heels of heramply portioned cosmosand hermac and cheesethat both almost broke the internet—it is the epitome of nutritional balance. Introducing: Cacio e Pepe Roasted Asparagus.The quick and easy vegetable side dish takes the flavors of the traditional Italian pasta—including a bit of butter, some salty cheese, lemon and black pepper. Instead of tossed with bucatini or spaghetti, though, she tosses those luscious, complementary toppings with peak-season asparagus. And the kicker is that it takes just 15 minutes or so.We did the math and each serving of herCacio e Pepe Roasted Asparagushas about 105 calories, 7 grams of fat, 7 grams of carbs (including 4 grams of fiber) and 5 grams of protein. It also counts as one of your vegetable servings and offers a solid dose of vitamin D and iron.5 Powerful Health Benefits of Asparagus You Probably Didn’t KnowWith a nice blend of salty, earthy and nutty flavors and just a hint of richness, we’ll have this side dish on repeat all asparagus season long. (Psst…it usually runs through the end of June, so we recommend that you hurry and get your fix fast!)Ina Garden’s Cacio e Pepe Roasted AsparagusServes 4IngredientsDirections

We’re all about balance here atEatingWell. Some days, we’ll go for a slice of delivery deep dish. Others, we’ll whip up a freshcauliflower crust pizza. We’ll alternate cocktails andmocktailscome happy hour ‘o clock (or virtual happy hour time). Certain nights, we power up with a plate of pasta. Then the next day, we crave a piled-highentree salad.

That’s why we are all about Ina Garten’s latest pandemic culinary creation—right on the heels of heramply portioned cosmosand hermac and cheesethat both almost broke the internet—it is the epitome of nutritional balance. Introducing: Cacio e Pepe Roasted Asparagus.

The quick and easy vegetable side dish takes the flavors of the traditional Italian pasta—including a bit of butter, some salty cheese, lemon and black pepper. Instead of tossed with bucatini or spaghetti, though, she tosses those luscious, complementary toppings with peak-season asparagus. And the kicker is that it takes just 15 minutes or so.

We did the math and each serving of herCacio e Pepe Roasted Asparagushas about 105 calories, 7 grams of fat, 7 grams of carbs (including 4 grams of fiber) and 5 grams of protein. It also counts as one of your vegetable servings and offers a solid dose of vitamin D and iron.

5 Powerful Health Benefits of Asparagus You Probably Didn’t Know

With a nice blend of salty, earthy and nutty flavors and just a hint of richness, we’ll have this side dish on repeat all asparagus season long. (Psst…it usually runs through the end of June, so we recommend that you hurry and get your fix fast!)

Ina Garden’s Cacio e Pepe Roasted Asparagus

Serves 4

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