Servings
Font
Back
0 from 9 votes

Lemon Asparagus Pasta

This fresh and creamy lemon asparagus pasta recipe combines the zest of lemon and the delicious flavor of garlic and asparagus.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 325 kcal
Cuisine: Mediterranean , Vegan

Ingredients

  • spaghetti of choice of 4 people around 200g
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. vegan butter
  • 1 medium-sized red onion minced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 head of asparagus tough stems removed, and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup capers strained
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Zest of 1 lemon around 1 tbsp. or so
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1/4 cup reserved pasta water

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Cook spaghetti as per instructions on the package.  Make sure to generously salt the boiling water.
  2. In a large pan, heat olive oil and butter on medium-low heat, till the butter is melted. To the pan, add the onions and garlic and cook for 5 minutes or until tender and translucent.
  3. To the pan, add the asparagus, capers, salt, and pepper.  Stir till combine and cook for another 5 minutes until asparagus becomes more tender. Now, add the lemon zest and juice.  Stir again and place the lid on the pan for 2 minutes.
  4. To the pan, add the cooked pasta, nutritional yeast, and reserved pasta water.  Using tongs, stir till perfectly creamy, adding more pasta water as desired to reach your favorite consistency.
  5. Serve immediately! Enjoy!

Notes

  • If you are gluten-free, use gluten-free noodles.
  • Add protein of choice to service.

Nutrition Information

Serving 4 Calories 325kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 49.3g (16%) Protein 12.2g (24%) Fat 9.5g (15%) Saturated Fat 1.5g (8%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g Sodium 829.7mg (35%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4.8g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 325

% Daily Value*

Serving 4
Calories 325kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 49.3g 16%
Protein 12.2g 24%
Fat 9.5g 15%
Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g 9%
Sodium 829.7mg 35%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 4.8g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.