How To Make Vegetarian Lemon Asparagus Pasta Recipe
A fresh, zesty, and flavorful bowl of vegetarian pasta with lemony asparagus.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 oz spaghetti
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
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Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender.
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Add garlic, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes, cook for 1-2 minutes.
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Add cooked spaghetti, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, and reserved pasta water to the skillet. Stir until well combined and heated through.
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Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Calories : 304kcal
- Total Fat : 10g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Cholesterol : 6mg
- Sodium : 170mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 44g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 11g
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