Description
A light and refreshing asparagus lemon pasta dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and asparagus, sauté for 5-7 minutes.
- Add lemon juice and zest, stir well.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti with the asparagus mixture.
- Add Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh asparagus for best flavor.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste.
- Can substitute Parmesan with a vegan cheese for a dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: asparagus lemon pasta