Lemony Asparagus Pasta

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

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"Penne and asparagus are bathed in a rich sauce with a slight bite of mustard, lemon and Parmesan. This dish is lovely in early spring, when asparagus is at its peak and nights are still cool enough to inspire a craving for something rich and warm...."

INGREDIENTS

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4 ounces whole-wheat penne pasta (about 1 1/2 cups)

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1/2 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch pieces

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3/4 cup whole milk

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2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard

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2 teaspoons all-purpose flour

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1/8 teaspoon salt

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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

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1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

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2 tablespoons minced garlic

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1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon or 1/4 teaspoon dried

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1/4 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest

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1 teaspoon lemon juice

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1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided

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