Creamy Asparagus Pasta Recipe
Follow this recipe to prepare a delicious Creamy Asparagus Pasta, a quick and easy dish made with fresh asparagus and a creamy sauce.
Equipment
- 1 Large Pot For boiling pasta
- 1 Frying pan For making the sauce
Ingredients
- 300 g Pasta Your choice of pasta
- 250 g Asparagus Trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Grated
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup Fresh parsley Chopped
- 1/2 cup Shrimp
Instructions
- Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. Add asparagus to the pot during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking.
- Drain pasta and asparagus, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
- In a frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and stir in grated Parmesan.
- Add the cooked pasta and asparagus to the pan, tossing to coat with the creamy sauce. Use reserved pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency if needed.
- Season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.
Nutrition
Serving: 300gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 14gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 50000IUVitamin C: 16.5mgCalcium: 1500mgIron: 0.5mg
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