Spring Asparagus Pea Pasta (Printable Recipe)
Pasta loaded with peas, asparagus, a punch of lemon zest, and parmesan comes together super fast and is full of fresh flavor.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Condiments and Seasonings
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Salt, as you like
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A splash of extra virgin olive oil, save a bit for drizzling
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Cracked black pepper, to preference
→ Dairy
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35 g parmesan cheese, finely grated, plus some extra to sprinkle
→ Vegetables
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180 g green peas, fresh or thawed
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2 chopped garlic cloves
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A whole lemon, you’ll need the zest and the juice
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225 g asparagus, tough ends trimmed, sliced into small chunks
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Handful of fresh parsley leaves, chopped up, if you want
→ Pasta
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225 g dried pasta (try orecchiette, penne, fusilli, or what you've got)
# Steps to Follow:
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Dish everything onto plates. Hit it with a little more parmesan, finish with an olive oil drizzle, sprinkle parsley (if you want), and squeeze the last bit of lemon juice over. Enjoy right away.
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Keep about 120 ml of the pasta water you cooked with. Drain your noodles then toss them into the pan with your veggies. Scatter parmesan, add lemon zest, and pour in about half the lemon juice. Mix everything well, adding splashes of pasta water if it’s looking dry so everything gets coated nicely.
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Put your pan back on the stove. Drizzle in oil, toss in garlic, season with a little salt and pepper. Sauté everything for a couple of minutes until the veggies hold their shape but are easy to poke with a fork. Taste and see if you want more seasoning. Take off the heat.
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Chuck the asparagus and peas in a big pan. Add about 1.2 cm of the pasta’s cooking water. Pop the lid on and bring to a boil over medium-high. After 3 minutes, pour off any extra water.
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As pasta is boiling, clean and slice asparagus shorter than 2.5 cm (if they’re thick, slice lengthwise).
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Fill a big pot with water and salt it well. Boil. Drop in the pasta and cook it so it’s just tender, following the package time.
# Extra Tips:
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For the best taste, freshly grate the parmesan and use a real, unwaxed lemon.
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Nutrition info per serving is a general estimate and shouldn’t replace actual dietary guidance from a pro.