Asparagus Pasta
Asparagus Pasta is a vibrant and refreshing dish that beautifully highlights the flavors of spring. This quick-to-prepare recipe features tender fettuccine tossed with crisp asparagus, aromatic herbs, and zesty lemon zest. Whether you’re serving it as a main course or a side dish for grilled chicken, Asparagus Pasta is sure to impress with its simplicity and delightful taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. fettuccine
- ¼ –⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion (quartered and sliced)
- 1 lb. fresh asparagus (cut into 1½ inch pieces)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ –½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8–10 fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 – 1½ tablespoons lemon zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente.
- Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining the fettuccine.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion for about 5 minutes until lightly browned.
- Add asparagus and cook for another 2-3 minutes until just tender; then add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked fettuccine with sautéed vegetables, remaining olive oil, red pepper flakes, Parmesan cheese, basil, thyme, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Toss well to combine ingredients thoroughly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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