Asparagus Pasta
Enjoy this delightful Asparagus Pasta recipe that’s light and flavorful. Perfect for any occasion! Try making it today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fettuccine
- ¼ –⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion (quartered and sliced)
- 1 lb fresh asparagus (cut into 1½ inch pieces)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ –½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
- ⅓ cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- 8–10 fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1–1½ tablespoons lemon zest
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in a large pot of boiling water until al dente, reserving ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion for about 5 minutes until browned. Add the asparagus and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until crisp-tender. Stir in minced garlic and remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta with sautéed vegetables, remaining olive oil, red pepper flakes, Parmesan cheese, basil, thyme, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Toss thoroughly to combine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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