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asparagus pasta

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Recipe by
Beth Pierce
@smalltownwoman
Ofallon, MO

This quick and easy Asparagus Pasta is sautéed onions, fresh asparagus, sweet garlic, and fettuccine tossed with olive oil, Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, fresh herbs, and lemon zest. In less time than it takes to boil the pasta you can make this tasty side dish full of flavor from garlic, fresh basil, fresh thyme, and lemon zest.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For asparagus pasta

  • 1 lb
    fettuccine
  • ¼ c
    extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 sm
    onion quartered and sliced
  • 1 lb
    fresh asparagus cut in 1 ½ inch segments
  • 3 clove
    garlic minced
  • ¼ tsp
    red pepper flakes to taste
  • 1/3 c
    grated fresh parmesan cheese
  • 8–10
    fresh basil leaves
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    tablespoons lemon zest
  • salt and pepper to taste

How To Make asparagus pasta

  • 1
    Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook the pasta al dente according to the package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Drain well.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes or it starts to brown on the edges. Add the asparagus and cook for 2-3 minutes or until crisp tender. Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic cooking for 1 minute while stirring continuously. Take the vegetables off the heat.
  • 3
    Toss the cooked pasta and cooked vegetables together with the remaining olive oil. Add the red pepper flakes, Parmesan cheese, basil, thyme, and lemon zest and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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