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Lemon Asparagus Pasta

A light and refreshing pasta dish featuring tender asparagus and a zesty lemon sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 12 ounces spaghetti
  • 1 cup asparagus cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lemon juice and zest
For the Garnish
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  3. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the asparagus pieces to the pot.
Make the Sauce
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the lemon juice and zest, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another minute.
Combine and Serve
  1. Once the pasta and asparagus are cooked, drain and add them to the skillet with the sauce.
  2. Toss everything together until well coated.
  3. Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnished with parmesan cheese and parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2g

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.

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