Lemon Asparagus Pasta
User Reviews
5
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
325 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Vegan
Lemon Asparagus Pasta
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This fresh and creamy lemon asparagus pasta recipe combines the zest of lemon and the delicious flavor of garlic and asparagus.
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Ingredients
- spaghetti around 200g, of choice, for 4 people
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tbsp. vegan butter
- 1 red onion minced, medium-sized
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 asparagus tough stems removed, and cut into 1-inch pieces, head
- 1/4 cup capers strained
- 1 tsp salt sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- lemon around 1 tbsp. or so, zest of 1
- lemon juice of 1
- 1/2 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/4 cup water reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Cook spaghetti as per instructions on the package. Make sure to generously salt the boiling water.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve immediately! Enjoy!
Notes
- If you are gluten-free, use gluten-free noodles.
- Add protein of choice to service.
Nutrition Information
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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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 325 kcal
% 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.
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