Asparagus Pasta

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A quick and easy recipe for creamy asparagus pasta seasoned with lemon and garlic.

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Amanda Stanfield
Amanda Stanfield
Amanda Stanfield
Amanda Stanfield is the Food Studio Coordinator and Recipe Tester/ Developer at the Dotdash Meredith. She completed her undergraduate degree in journalism and strategic communications at Hampton University. After graduation, Amanda worked in the nonprofit sector as a marketing associate for a global nonprofit organization for 3 years. In 2018, she pivoted into the food industry and began training in fine-dining restaurants around Atlanta. Later she gained her culinary degree from Johnson & Wales University and went on to work in a variety of kitchens from boutique restaurants to conference hotels. Her work has been featured on Eatingwell.com, Southern Living, People.com, Food & Wine, and Allrecipes.com. As a true foodie, Amanda seeks out nutritious and unique flavors to inspire others to eat happily and healthily. When she's not cooking up delicious recipes, you can find her lap swimming in the pool or watching a good sci-fi movie. She's a member of MAPP a non-profit supporting women-led food organizations. You can follow her adventures @amandaeight. Her go-to kitchen must have? A sharp chef's knife.
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Published on April 10, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 1 (8.8 oz.) package uncooked pappardelle pasta

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 shallot, finely chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon)

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces

  • 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    ingredients gathered to make asparagus pasta

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  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high. Add pappardelle, and cook until al dente, about 6 minutes. Drain pasta over a heatproof bowl, reserving 1 1/2 cups cooking water; set aside. 

    noodles cooked and pasta water reserved

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  3. Heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic, and cook, stirring constantly, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add asparagus and 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until asparagus is bright green and tender, about 4 minutes.

    shallots, garlic and asparagus cooking in a deep skillet

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  4. Add butter, cream, lemon zest and juice, salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper, and remaining 1 cup cooking water to skillet. Stir in cooked pasta, and cook over medium-low, gently stirring with tongs and sprinkling in Parmesan cheese, until sauce thickens and coats pasta, about 2
    minutes. Divide pasta evenly among 4 bowls, and garnish with basil and
    additional Parmesan.

    cooked noodles and seasonings mixed into the asparagus mixture

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

431 Calories
23g Fat
46g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 431
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 29%
Saturated Fat 10g 51%
Cholesterol 87mg 29%
Sodium 381mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 46g 17%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 13g 26%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 114mg 9%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 406mg 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.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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