How To Make Creamy Lemon Asparagus Pasta Recipe
A creamy and zesty pasta dish filled with tender asparagus pieces.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Cook pasta according to package directions. Add asparagus during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside.
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In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
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Reduce heat to low and pour in heavy cream, stirring constantly.
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Add parmesan cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth.
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Add cooked pasta and asparagus to the pan with the sauce. Toss to coat evenly.
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Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 572kcal
- Total Fat : 34g
- Saturated Fat : 20g
- Cholesterol : 101mg
- Sodium : 366mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 51g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 17g
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