Lemon Asparagus Pasta
Quick and easy pasta with fresh lemon, asparagus, spaghetti, olive oil and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Asparagus Trimmed and cut into 2-in pieces
- 1 pound Spaghetti Noodles Whole grain
- ¼ cup Olive Oil
- 2-3 cloves Garlic Peeled and minced
- 2 Lemons Medium, zest and juice
- Salt To taste
- Ground Black Pepper To taste
- 2 Egg Yolks Large
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Grated or shredded
Equipment
- Pot
- Colander
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch asparagus for 2-3 minutes. Remove asparagus with a slotted spoon and shock in a large bowl of ice water. Drain and set aside.
- Add spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package directions. Drain spaghetti, reserving about 1 cup pasta water. Set aside.
- In the same pot, heat ¼ cup olive oil to medium-high. Add garlic and sauté 60-90 seconds, until fragrant. Add lemon zest and juice. Add 1 cup pasta water and bring to a simmer for about a minute, allowing it to slightly thicken. Add spaghetti back into the pot and toss with a generous dash of salt and black pepper. Shut off the heat.
- Add egg yolks and toss, using tongs. Add ½ cup Parmesan cheese and continue to toss the pasta, until it forms a creamy sauce. Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary. Add asparagus and toss to combine.
- Distribute pasta into bowls and top with a drizzle of olive oil, Parmesan cheese and freshly cracked black pepper.
Notes
Cooking Tip: Add cooked salmon or chicken to make this a complete dish.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Lemon Asparagus Pasta
Amount per Serving
Calories
329
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
53
mg
18
%
Sodium
108
mg
5
%
Potassium
292
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
48
g
16
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
12
g
24
%
Vitamin A
548
IU
11
%
Vitamin C
18
mg
22
%
Calcium
114
mg
11
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Asparagus, Egg Yolks, Garlic Cloves, Ground Black Pepper, Lemon Zest, Lemons, Olive Oil, Parmesan Cheese, Salt, Spaghetti Noodles