Lemon Asparagus Pasta Recipe
This Lemon and Asparagus Pasta is so simple, yet packed with amazing flavor! Made from penne pasta, mixed with asparagus, and covered in a cheesy sauce with just a hint of lemon.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups penne pasta or any other pasta you like
- 1/2 bunch asparagus cut into 1 inch pieces
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 2 tsp all purpose flour
- dash salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp olive oil extra virgin
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup shaved parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta in boiling water for 6 minutes. Add asparagus and continue cooking until just tender (about 3-5 more minutes). Drain and return to the pot.
- In a medium bowl, whisk milk, mustard, flour, salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a small saucepan on medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant and lightly browned (stirring constantly) about 1 minute. Pour in the milk mixture and whisk. Continue stirring as you bring to a simmer. Cook until thick, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in lemon zest and juice.
- Stir this sauce into the pasta and cook over medium-high heat. Cook until sauce is thick and creamy. Mix grated Parmesan cheese into the pasta.
- Top with remaining shaved Parmesan cheese as a topping. ENJOY!
Nutrition
Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 307mg | Potassium: 289mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 644IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 261mg | Iron: 2mg