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Asparagus Lemon Pasta
This Asparagus Lemon Pasta not only pleases the taste buds with its bright and zesty flavors but also looks great, turning any meal into a fancy experience.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
17 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
533 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
French, Italian
Ingredients
- 200 gr asparagus
- 1 lemon
- 100 gr pecorino cheese
- 350 gr orecchiette pasta
- 2 cloves garlic
- 150 gr pea
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ glass white wine
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the asparagus into 2 cm long pieces.
- Finely chop 2 garlic cloves.In a large pan, melt the butter and add the oil.
- Add the chopped garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes over medium heat.
- Add the asparagus.
- Deglaze with the white wine and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the peas.
- Add the fresh lemon zest and lemon juice.
- Let it cook on low heat with a lid for 10-15 minutes.
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil for the pasta.
- Once boiling, add salt. Add the pasta and cook until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the pan with the asparagus.
- Mix well, adding the grated Pecorino cheese gradually.
- Before serving, sprinkle with more Pecorino and fresh pepper.
- Enjoy your meal!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
533kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
77g
(26%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
334mg
(14%)
Potassium
465mg
(10%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
862IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
33mg
(37%)
Calcium
318mg
(32%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 533
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 533kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 77g | 26% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 334mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 465mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 862IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 318mg | 32% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.