Asparagus Lemon Garlic Pasta

Name: Asparagus Lemon Garlic Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch of asparagus; 8 oz pasta; 4 cloves of garlic; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; lemon zest

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings
3 servings
Calories
548 kcal
Course
Dinner
Cuisine
American

Asparagus Lemon Garlic Pasta

Matthew Willis

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A delicious and fresh asparagus pasta recipe tossed in a homemade lemon garlic butter sauce

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Ingredients

Servings

1 bunch of asparagus
8 oz pasta
4 cloves of garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
lemon zest black pepper, and parmesan cheese for garnish

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Instructions

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Mince cloves of garlic. Trim asparagus and slice stalks into 1.5 inch pieces. Add asparagus to the boiling water to blanch for 1-2 minutes.
Remove the asparagus from the water, drain and set aside. Keep the pot of water on the heat and return to a boil. Once boiling again, add the pasta to the pot.
Heat olive oil and minced garlic in a large frying pan over medium low heat and saute for 3 minutes. Add the butter to the pan and cook for 2 minutes. Then, add the lemon juice to the pan and cook for another minute.
Add the parmesan cheese to the sauce and mix until thoroughly melted in. Cook the pasta for about 8 minutes or until al dente, before draining, remove 1/4 cup of pasta water from the pot and pour into the suace
Add drained pasta to the pan with the sauce and toss to coat, then add the blanched asparagus to the pan and toss again.
Serve the pasta with lemon zest, black pepper, and grated parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 3g Calories 548kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 69g (23%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 35mg (12%) Sodium 361mg (15%) Potassium 575mg (16%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1520IU (30%) Vitamin C 31mg (34%) Calcium 218mg (22%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 548 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	3g
Calories	548kcal	27%
Carbohydrates	69g	23%
Protein	19g	38%
Fat	23g	35%
Saturated Fat	9g	45%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	10g	50%
Trans Fat	0.3g	15%
Cholesterol	35mg	12%
Sodium	361mg	15%
Potassium	575mg	12%
Fiber	7g	28%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	1520IU	30%
Vitamin C	31mg	34%
Calcium	218mg	22%
Iron	5mg	28%