Asparagus Lemon Pasta
This Asparagus Lemon Pasta not only pleases the taste buds with its bright and zesty flavors but also looks great, turning any meal into a fancy experience.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 200 gr asparagus
- 1 lemon
- 100 gr pecorino cheese
- 350 gr orecchiette pasta
- 2 cloves garlic
- 150 gr peas
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ glass white wine
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Cut the asparagus into 2 cm long pieces.
- Finely chop 2 garlic cloves.In a large pan, melt the butter and add the oil.
- Add the chopped garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes over medium heat.
- Add the asparagus.
- Deglaze with the white wine and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the peas.
- Add the fresh lemon zest and lemon juice.
- Let it cook on low heat with a lid for 10-15 minutes.
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil for the pasta.
- Once boiling, add salt. Add the pasta and cook until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the pan with the asparagus.
- Mix well, adding the grated Pecorino cheese gradually.
- Before serving, sprinkle with more Pecorino and fresh pepper.
- Enjoy your meal!
Nutrition
Calories: 533kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 334mg | Potassium: 465mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 862IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 318mg | Iron: 3mg