Lemon Asparagus Pasta
User Reviews
4.8
28 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
285 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Lemon Asparagus Pasta
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Bright, zesty, and loaded with cheese, this lemon asparagus pasta is a flavor explosion that's ready in under 30 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 1½ cups gemelli pasta or another short pasta like penne
- ½ bunch asparagus cut into 1 inch pieces
- ¾ cup milk whole
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- dash salt to taste
- dash black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon olive oil extra virgin
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1½ teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ⅓ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- ⅓ cup Parmesan Cheese shaved
Instructions
- Cook pasta in boiling water for 6 minutes. Add asparagus and continue cooking until just tender (about 3-5 more minutes). Drain and return to the pot.
- In a medium bowl, whisk milk, mustard, flour, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in a small saucepan on medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant and lightly browned (stirring constantly) for about 1 minute. Pour in the milk mixture and whisk. Continue stirring as you bring it to a simmer. Cook until thick, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in lemon zest and juice.
- Stir this sauce into the pasta and cook over medium-high heat. Cook until sauce is thick and creamy. Mix grated Parmesan cheese into the pasta.
- Top with remaining shaved Parmesan cheese as a topping. ENJOY!
Notes
- Recipe Tips.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container(s) in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave. Add a bit of milk to help smooth out the texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container(s) in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave. Add a bit of milk to help smooth out the texture.
- We used Gemelli pasta, but a more common and equally good pasta to use is penne pasta. Do not overcook the pasta; cook only to al dente.
- Bend the asparagus stalks at the bottom. They'll snap where the tough woody ends meet the tender part of the stalk.
- This is a filling and delicious vegetarian meal, but you can add grilled sliced chicken, shrimp, or fish.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
285kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
307mg
(13%)
Potassium
289mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
644IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
261mg
(26%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 285 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 285kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 307mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 289mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 644IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 261mg | 26% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
28 reviews
Excellent
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