Description
A quick and flavorful asparagus lemon pasta that is perfect for a light summer meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the garlic and asparagus, sautéing until tender.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet.
- Add lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper; toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
For a creamier sauce, add a splash of heavy cream when tossing the pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pasta Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg