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Lemon Asparagus Pasta


  • Author: kindrootsfood
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Lemon Asparagus Pasta is 30 minute pasta dish that is perfectly balanced with a buttery nutmeg sauce, fresh asparagus, and zesty toasted breadcrumbs.


Ingredients

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Pasta:

  • 8 oz. dried spaghetti
  • Sea salt
  • 1 lb of asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2 pieces
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 shallot, diced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons cream or milk
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (fresh preferred)

Lemon Breadcrumbs:

  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted (1 teaspoon salt) water to a boil. When water is boiling, add in dried pasta and cook for 6-8 minutes – pasta should not be fully cooked. Remove ½ cup of pasta water. Add in asparagus and cook for 2-3 more minutes until pasta is cooked al dente and asparagus is fork tender. Drain pasta and asparagus.
  2. While waiting for water to boil, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a small sauce pan over medium heat. Add in breadcrumbs and toast, stirring well, until golden brown and toasty. Mix in lemon zest and salt and set aside.
  3. Next, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add in shallot and garlic and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  4. Add in cream/milk and allow the sauce to simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon of freshly ground nutmeg.
  5. When pasta and asparagus are done, add it into the sauce and toss together. Add in pasta water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired sauce consistency is achieved.
  6. Serve pasta topped with lemon breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and more freshly ground nutmeg.
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Category: Pasta

Keywords: lemon asparagus pasta, asparagus pasta, lemon pasta, vegetarian pasta