Description
A light and fresh pasta dish with lemon and asparagus, perfect for spring meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add asparagus and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender but crisp.
- Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes.
- Toss in drained pasta, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon for the best flavor.
- Substitute with gluten-free pasta if needed.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: lemon asparagus pasta, spring meals, fresh pasta, vegetarian pasta