Description
A light and refreshing pasta dish with asparagus and lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add asparagus and cook until tender, about 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in lemon zest and juice.
- Drain the pasta and add to the skillet.
- Toss to combine and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve with Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
- Use whole grain pasta for a healthier option.
- Add cherry tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Adjust lemon juice to taste.
- 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: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: asparagus lemon pasta, vegetarian pasta, light pasta dish