4.9 from 45 votes
Lemon Artichoke & Asparagus Pasta
An easy 20 minute pasta with artichokes, asparagus, and a creamy lemon sauce!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 316 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 8 ounces bowtie pasta cooked according to package instructions
- 1 ounce can artichoke hearts drained and rinsed
- 12 asparagus spears chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk (I used fat free half and half, but use whatever you prefer)
- salt and pepper to taste
- Shaved parmesan
Instructions
- Spray a large pan or non stick skillet with cooking spray. Add artichoke hearts, lemon juice, and lemon zest and cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes. Add asparagus and cook another 2-4 minutes until tender, stirring throughout. Remove artichokes and asparagus with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Add butter and garlic to pan and stir for 1 minute until garlic is fragrant. Add flour and stir until mixture forms a ball or clump. Slowly whisk in milk until mixture is smooth.
- Add pasta and stir to coat. Stir in artichokes and asparagus. Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with parmesan cheese.
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Notes
- Add your favorite protein - I suggest chicken or shrimp - for a hearty main dish!
Nutrition Information
Calories
316kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
66mg
(3%)
Potassium
409mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
574IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
174mg
(17%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 316
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 316kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 66mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 409mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 574IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 174mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.