Asparagus Pasta: Discover the Perfect Spring Recipe!
A delightful and fresh pasta dish featuring asparagus, perfect for springtime meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh lemon juice, to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the asparagus and sauté for about 5 minutes until tender.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the asparagus.
- Mix in the Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute Parmesan with nutritional yeast.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like cherry tomatoes or peas.
- This dish can be served warm or cold as a pasta salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Asparagus Pasta, Spring Recipe, Vegetarian Pasta