How To Make Asparagus & Lemon Spaghetti with Peas
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 ounces spaghetti
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
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Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a large pot of salted boiling water, blanch the asparagus and peas for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Add the cooked spaghetti, blanched asparagus and peas, lemon zest, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet. Toss well to combine.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Calories : 363kcal
- Total Fat : 9g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 190mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 60g
- Dietary Fiber : 5g
- Sugar : 6g
- Protein : 11g
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