Creamy Lemon and Asparagus Pasta

Name: Creamy Lemon and Asparagus Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 lb dried pasta; 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces; 8 ounces heavy cream; Zest of 1 lemon; 3 Tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 Tbsp unsalted butter; 1/4 cup pasta cooking water; fresh cracked pepper and parmesan cheese, for serving

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
391 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Creamy Lemon and Asparagus Pasta

Julie Valencia

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Creamy Lemon Asparagus Pasta is cozy and comforting, yet light and springy at the same time ~ this easy pasta recipe is incredibly delicious!

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Ingredients

Servings

3/4 lb dried pasta
1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
8 ounces heavy cream
Zest of 1 lemon
3 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 cup pasta cooking water
fresh cracked pepper and parmesan cheese, for serving

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Instructions

Cook the pasta in a big pot of well salted water until just al dente. I usually cook it for a few minutes shy of what it says on the box.
Drop the asparagus in for the last minute of cooking. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water.
Meanwhile pour the cream into a skillet with deep sides (big enough to hold the finished pasta) and bring to a simmer. Add the lemon juice, zest, and salt.
Add the butter, a tablespoon at a time, to the sauce, and stir to melt it. Taste to adjust the salt or the lemon juice.
Add the drained pasta and asparagus to the skillet and toss to combine, adding the 1/4 cup hot pasta water along with it.
Serve immediately, topped with plenty of Parmesan cheese and fresh cracked black pepper.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 391kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 214mg (9%) Potassium 316mg (9%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1244IU (25%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 56mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 391 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	391kcal	20%
Carbohydrates	47g	16%
Protein	10g	20%
Fat	19g	29%
Saturated Fat	11g	55%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	62mg	21%
Sodium	214mg	9%
Potassium	316mg	7%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	1244IU	25%
Vitamin C	7mg	8%
Calcium	56mg	6%
Iron	2mg	11%