Asparagus & Lemon Pasta

85 reviews

A fresh and gourmet spring dish!

Camille C.
Camille C.
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Very easy
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4 minutes

Prep time

12 minutes

Cook time

588 cal.

Per serving

Utensils

Stovetop, Pot (small), Grater, Frying pan

recipe

Pasta (orecchiette)

Step 1

Cook the pasta in a pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions (about 8 minutes).

Asparagus (fresh)

Step 2

Using a paring knife, scrape off the spikes around the asparagus stalks.

Asparagus (fresh)

Step 3

Snap off the woody base ends of the asparagus and cut on the diagonal into 2-inch pieces.

Lemon

Step 4

Grate the lemon zest into a bowl and set aside.

Lemon

Step 5

Juice the lemon.

Step 6

4 minutes before the pasta is done cooking, add the asparagus to the pasta pot.

Step 7

Drain the pasta, reserving 1 ladleful of the cooking water.

Butter (unsalted)
Lemon

Step 8

In a pan over low heat, melt the butter. Add the lemon juice and stir for 2 minutes, until the sauces reduces and thickens a bit.

Step 9

Add the pasta and asparagus to the pan over medium heat.

Step 10

Add a bit of the pasta cooking water and bring to a simmer.

Parmesan (grated)

Step 11

Add the grated parmesan and cook for a few minutes until texture is creamy. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 12

Add half of the lemon zest and mix.

Parmesan (grated)

Step 13

Serve the pasta sprinkled with the rest of the lemon zest and parmesan.

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Nutrition facts

Average estimated amount for one serving

Energy588 cal.
Fat20 g
Carbohydrates76 g
Protein25 g
Fiber6 g

Values are based on an average estimate for one serving. All nutrition information presented on Jow is intended for informational purposes only. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, please consult with a health-care professional.

On average, one serving of the recipe "Asparagus & Lemon Pasta" contains 588 Energy, 20 g of Fat, 76 g of Carbohydrates, 25 g of Protein, 6 g of Fiber.

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