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Spaghetti noodles with asparagus and white sauce.

Lemon Asparagus Pasta

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Quick and easy pasta with fresh lemon, asparagus, spaghetti, olive oil and Parmesan cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 8
Calories 329

Ingredients 

  • 1 lb Asparagus Trimmed and cut into 2-in pieces
  • 1 lb Spaghetti Noodles Whole grain
  • 1/4 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
  • 1/2 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