Description
A simple pasta dish featuring fresh asparagus and bright lemon flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (linguine or spaghetti)
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water before draining.
- While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not brown the garlic.
- Add asparagus to the skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Pour in white wine or broth. Let it simmer for 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Add the drained pasta, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the skillet. Toss to combine.
- Add Parmesan cheese and about 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water. Toss continuously until a light sauce forms, adding more pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Use fresh asparagus for the best texture and flavor.
- For a richer sauce, add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter with the Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 70
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 10
Keywords: lemon, asparagus, pasta, vegetarian, quick dinner, light meal