Name: Vegetarian Lemon Asparagus Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
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

Vegetarian Lemon Asparagus Pasta Recipe

Arabele Starnes Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Vegetarian Lemon Asparagus Pasta Recipe

A fresh, zesty, and flavorful bowl of vegetarian pasta with lemony asparagus.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 20 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

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

Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and cook for 5-7 minutes until tender.
Add garlic, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes, cook for 1-2 minutes.
Add cooked spaghetti, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, and reserved pasta water to the skillet. Stir until well combined and heated through.
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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