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Delicious asparagus pasta dish with fresh vegetables and herbs
Clara Whitley

Asparagus Pasta

A delightful spring pasta featuring fresh asparagus, bright lemon juice, and rich Parmesan, ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Ingredients
  • 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine pasta or gluten-free alternative
Vegetable Ingredients
  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lemon zest and juice
Cooking Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese use nutritional yeast for a vegan option
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes (optional, for a hint of heat)
  • Fresh parsley (for garnish; optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta cooking water.
Cooking
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add asparagus to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender but still crunchy.
  3. Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with garlic and asparagus.
  4. Pour in lemon juice and zest, then toss everything together.
  5. Sprinkle in grated Parmesan and a splash of reserved pasta water to create a creamy coating.
  6. Add more pasta water if needed, and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  7. Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g

Notes

For a light lunch, pair with a side salad. For dinner gatherings, serve with grilled proteins. This dish works well for potlucks when reheated.

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