Description
A bright and vibrant pasta dish featuring fresh spring vegetables and a zesty lemon finish.
Ingredients
- Pasta of choice
- Fresh asparagus
- Peas
- Cherry tomatoes
- Lemon
- Garlic
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Grilled chicken or shrimp (optional)
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions for about 8 to 10 minutes, adding a pinch of salt to the water.
- Give the pasta one stir after it goes in to prevent sticking.
- Taste at 8 minutes and aim for al dente; it will finish in the pan.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Let the pan warm so the garlic sizzles gently when it hits.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Watch closely; garlic goes from golden to burned quickly.
- Add asparagus and peas, cooking until tender.
- Toss often so the asparagus browns a little and stays crisp-tender.
- Stir in halved cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the pasta and season with salt and pepper.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
For added flavor, serve with grated cheese, extra olive oil, and lemon wedges. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg