Lemon Asparagus Pasta Recipe

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

Servings:

Calories: 608kcal

This simple and delicious Lemon Pasta packed with fresh asparagus is a great and healthy way to enjoy a scrumptious dinner.

Boil 6 cups of water in a large pot set over high heat and salt generously. Add the pasta and cook according to the package until al dente.
1 pound dry pasta
While the pasta cooks, heat the butter and olive oil together in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the asparagus and garlic. Stir and cook until the asparagus starts to soften, about 3 minutes.
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 pound asparagus, 3 cloves garlic
Pour in one cup of the pasta water. Add the heavy cream, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper and let it cook down until the pasta is ready.
½ cup heavy cream, 1 lemon, ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet. Toss to combine and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, Fresh parsley, Lemon wedges

Cook the pasta al dente. It will continue to cook in the sauce, so if it's overcooked it can start to get a little mushy.
If you want to add some meat to this dish, some cooked shredded chicken would be super tasty.
For a vegan alternative, cashew cream works great in place of the heavy cream.
Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.

Storage: Store pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Enjoy cold or warm.