Vegetarian

Lemony Pasta with Asparagus is for Dinner.

Lemony Pasta with Asparagus takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Lemony Pasta with Asparagus takes 15 minutes to cook.

Lemony Pasta with Asparagus makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Lemony Pasta with Asparagus are:

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1 pound asparagus
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, peeled and smashed
Grated zest of 1 lemon (Meyer, if possible)
1/2 pound spaghetti
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Juice of 1 lemon (Meyer, if possible)
Freshly ground black pepper

Here is how you make Lemony Pasta with Asparagus:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cut the asparagus where the tip and stem meet. Cut the stems into 1/2-inch pieces.Warm the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, until softened on the edges. Add the asparagus and season with salt. Cook, stirring to turn and distribute the asparagus, until crisp-tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the lemon zest. Remove from the burner.When the water comes to a boil, add the spaghetti and cook until al dente. Scoop out about 1/3 cup pasta water, and set aside. Drain the spaghetti and add it to the asparagus along with the butter. Place over medium heat. Use tongs to toss and melt the butter. Add half the lemon juice and toss again. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more lemon juice and salt if needed. If the spaghetti is dry, fold in some of the pasta water.Divide among 4 plates. Season with pepper. Sprinkle with parmesan.Serving Size: Makes 4 servingsNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MELR03.

The nutritional information for Lemony Pasta with Asparagus is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 383.5

• Total Fat: 18.2 g
• Cholesterol: 17.5 mg
• Sodium: 56.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 49.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 11.1 g
• Protein: 13.8 g

The dietary needs meet for Lemony Pasta with Asparagus is Vegetarian