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Asparagus Pasta

A light and flavorful pasta dish featuring fresh asparagus, garlic, and a hint of lemon.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Vegetarian
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz Pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
Asparagus
  • 1 lb Fresh asparagus, trimmed
Sauce
  • 3 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon Juice and zest of
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated Plus more for serving

Method
 

Cook Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
Prepare Asparagus
  1. While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the asparagus and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until tender.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional minute until fragrant. Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the asparagus.
  2. Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss everything together until well combined.
Serve
  1. Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and lemon zest if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a protein boost, add grilled chicken or shrimp.

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