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Spaghetti noodles with asparagus and white sauce.
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Lemon Asparagus Pasta

Quick and easy pasta with fresh lemon, asparagus, spaghetti, olive oil and Parmesan cheese.
Course Main Course
Keyword Asparagus, Egg Yolks, Garlic Cloves, Ground Black Pepper, Lemon Zest, Lemons, Olive Oil, Parmesan Cheese, Salt, Spaghetti Noodles
Cooking Method Stovetop
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 329kcal
Author Have A Plant

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Colander

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

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

Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 292mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 548IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 2mg