Creamy Asparagus Pasta in 25 Minutes - A Zesty Delight

This Creamy Asparagus Pasta is a quick, vegetarian-friendly dish bursting with flavor, perfect for busy nights.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 380

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Pasta

10 ounces Spaghetti

For the Vegetables

1 bunch Green Asparagus

For the Sauce

2 tablespoons Salted Butter
1 cup Crème Fraîche
1 each Lemon zest and juice
to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

For Finishing

1 cup Cooking Water

Equipment

large pot
large skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy Asparagus Pasta

Wash the green asparagus under cool water, trim the woody ends, and slice into 1/3-inch pieces.
Bring salted water to a boil, add spaghetti, and cook until al dente, about 9-11 minutes.
Sauté asparagus in melted butter for about 5 minutes until tender-crisp; add zest of half a lemon.
In the pasta pot, melt crème fraîche over low heat, adding lemon zest and black pepper.
Gradually stir in cooking water to achieve a creamy texture.
Combine drained spaghetti and sautéed asparagus with the sauce, tossing gently.
Squeeze lemon juice over pasta, fold in remaining asparagus pieces and combine well.
Plate the pasta, top with extra asparagus, lemon zest, and Parmesan, then enjoy warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor, and control cooking water carefully to achieve the desired sauce consistency. Customize with herbs or garlic for additional flavor.

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