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Creamy Asparagus Pasta

Creamy Asparagus Pasta: A Lemony Delight Ready in 25 Minutes

This Creamy Asparagus Pasta features a rich lemony sauce and fresh asparagus, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Spaghetti Penne or fettuccine can be used as alternatives.
  • 1 cup Pasta Cooking Water Reserve some when draining.
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Salted Butter Use unsalted for more control over saltiness.
  • 1 cup Creme Fraiche Mascarpone works well in a pinch.
  • 1 each Organic Lemon Use zest and juice.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper Opt for coarse grind for deeper flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Always freshly grated from a block.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 bunch Green Asparagus Delivering a crisp-tender bite.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Skillet
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash the green asparagus thoroughly, trim the woody ends, peel the lower quarter of thicker spears, and slice them into 1/3-inch pieces.
  2. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil, add spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Reserve pasta water before draining.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat, melt butter, and sauté asparagus slices and tips for about 5 minutes.
  4. In the pot used for pasta, combine crème fraîche, lemon zest, and black pepper, heating over low until smooth.
  5. Add reserved pasta water gradually until desired sauce consistency is reached, then fold in grated Parmesan.
  6. Gently combine the sautéed asparagus and drained spaghetti with the creamy sauce.
  7. Serve with reserved asparagus tips, lemon zest, extra Parmesan, and black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve immediately for the best texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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