PrintAsparagus and Parmesan Pasta: Quick 20 Min Spring Delight!
A quick and delicious asparagus and parmesan pasta dish perfect for a spring dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In the last 3 minutes of cooking, add the asparagus to the pasta pot.
- Drain the pasta and asparagus, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add the drained pasta and asparagus to the skillet, tossing to combine.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and reserved pasta water until creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, ensure the Parmesan cheese is rennet-free.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like cherry tomatoes or peas.
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg