Lemon Asparagus Pasta

Recipesfull introduces to you: Vegetable Side Dish Recipes. (Lemon Asparagus Pasta). 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.