Description
A fresh and zesty lemon asparagus pasta dish, perfect for spring. Served with crispy garlic breadsticks for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add asparagus and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes.
- Toss in cooked pasta and mix well. Add butter and Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve warm with garlic breadsticks.
Notes
- Use fresh asparagus for the best flavor.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste.
- 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 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: lemon asparagus pasta, spring pasta, garlic breadsticks, vegetarian pasta