Lemon Asparagus Pasta

Vegetable Side Dish - Side Dish

Bright lemony flavor. Easy to make and can sit out during warm weather. Can be served hot, warm, or cold.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Lemon Asparagus Pasta

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta

1 pound fresh asparagus

trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces

1 large lemon

zested and juiced

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

½ cup olive oil

salt to taste

freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered stirring occasionally for about 8 minutes. Penne will still be slightly firm.

Step 2

Stir asparagus into the pot with the boiling penne pasta and bring back to a boil; cook until pasta is tender and asparagus is softened but still bright green about 3 more minutes. Drain pasta and asparagus.

Step 3

Place penne and asparagus into a large bowl; lightly stir in lemon zest lemon juice Parmesan cheese olive oil salt and black pepper until thoroughly combined.

Nutritional Information

Lemon Asparagus Pasta

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 377.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 12.7g 25%

Carbohydrates: 45g 15%

Dietary Fiber: 3.8g 15%

Sugars: 3g

Fat: 17.8g 27%

Saturated Fat: 3.9g 20%

Cholesterol: 8.8mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 477.8IU 10%

Niacin Equivalents: 5mg 38%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 9%

Vitamin C: 14mg 23%

Folate: 31.7mcg 8%

Calcium: 145.3mg 15%

Iron: 3.1mg 17%

Magnesium: 40mg 14%

Potassium: 253.9mg 7%

Sodium: 157.7mg 6%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 159.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.