Creamy Lemon Asparagus Pasta
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
483 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Lemon Asparagus Pasta
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This creamy asparagus pasta is a decadent and delicious meatless pasta recipe made with cream cheese, lemon, asparagus, and garlic. It's ready in only 30 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth or veg broth
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice + zest of 1/2 lemon
- 8.8 ounces cream cheese (one block Philly) softened
- 1 dash Italian seasoning
- 1 bunch asparagus ends trimmed
- For serving: freshly grated parmesan cheese, chopped parsley optional
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Instructions
- I strongly recommend letting the cream cheese sit on your counter for a bit to warm up prior to starting this recipe - it makes the process go a lot smoother.
- Boil a salted pot of water for your pasta. Meanwhile, prep your ingredients. Cut the ends off the asparagus and discard them, and then cut the asparagus up into pieces.
- Add the oil and butter to a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic in once it's hot and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the chicken broth, lemon juice + zest, cream cheese, and Italian seasoning to the pan. Cook, stirring often, until the sauce is nice and smooth.
- Add the asparagus and cook for 5 minutes or until it's tender-crisp and the sauce has thickened to your liking. If the sauce becomes too thick, and some more chicken broth. Season the sauce with salt & pepper as needed.
- Drain the pasta and toss it with the sauce. Serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese and/or parsley if desired.
Notes
- I used fairly thin asparagus. If you buy the really thick kind, you'll have to cook it longer, so adjust timing as necessary.
- I love using my Microplane zester/grater for the lemon zest and the parmesan.
- Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
483kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
428mg
(18%)
Potassium
423mg
(12%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1492IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
98mg
(10%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 483 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 483kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 428mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 423mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1492IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
3 reviews
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