Easy Lemon-Asparagus Pasta

This super easy and flavorful Easy Lemon-Asparagus Pasta recipe is filled with lemony flavors and asparagus and is extremely light. It’s a perfect weeknight family meal and also makes a great meal-prep recipe too.

This super quick Lemon Asparagus Pasta with Peas and Tomatoes is on top of our list for delicious and hassle-free weeknight meals.

It’s what I call, filled with flavors, easy to make and I usually prep a big batch and keep in the fridge

Whether its a simple tossed spaghetti or with added meatballs or just a quick shrimp pasta, whatever be it, carbs definitely helps calm those stressed nerves and hungry tummy.

But what if you want to have pasta and also be low-carb ? Well, I recently found Glutenfree Chickpea past and seriously, I’ve not looked back since then!

Once, the ingredients are there, the recipe comes together in 25 minutes.

Easy Lemon-Asparagus Pasta

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• Author: Molly Kumar
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: Serves 4
• Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Omnivore

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Description

Bright, fresh pasta dish featuring asparagus and lemon.
Perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

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Ingredients

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• 1 Bunch Uncooked Pasta (1 Bunch) Uncooked Pasta
• 3 cups (710 ml) Water
• 1 Large Lemon (1 Large) Lemon
• 1 cup (237 ml) Chopped Asparagus
• 1/4 cup Frozen peas
• 1/4 cup Baby Tomatoes
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 1 tsp Herbed Olive Oil
• 1/2 tbsp Chili Flakes
• Salt
• 1/4 tsp Italian Seasoning

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Instructions

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Strain the cooked pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water. Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil to the pasta and toss.
2. Keep aside.
3. Make the Lemon Asparagus Pasta:
4. Heat a large pan or skillet.
5. Add olive oil and butter; mix well.
6. Add asparagus and peas; sauté to combine.
7. Cook over medium-high heat for 1 minute.
8. Add seasoning and baby tomatoes; sauté.
9. Add lemon juice and lemon zest; sauté.
10. Reduce heat; add cheese, cashew milk, and pasta water (if using). Sauté and add the pasta. Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes.
11. Add 1 teaspoon of Herbed Oil (if using) and mix everything with tongs or large forks.
12. Turn off the heat.
13. Transfer the Lemon Asparagus Pasta with peas and tomatoes to serving bowls.

Notes

• For extra lemon flavor, zest the lemon before juicing and add the zest to the sauce.
• If asparagus is thick, snap off the tough bottom ends before cooking.
• Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently in a pan with a splash of water to prevent drying.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Category: Main Course
• Method: Stir-Frying
• Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 cup
• Calories: 400
• Sugar: 5
• Sodium: 300
• Fat: 15
• Saturated Fat: 8
• Unsaturated Fat: 7
• Carbohydrates: 60
• Fiber: 5
• Protein: 10
• Cholesterol: 20

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