Linguine With Asparagus Lemon & Parsley

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 0
Delicious Linguine With Asparagus Lemon & Parsley recipe for your lunch or dinner
in Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

500 g asparagus , trimmed
3 tablespoons flat leaf parsley , chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves , chopped
1 teaspoon lemon rind
1 lemon , juice of
1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
2 tablespoons water
400 g linguine

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
449
Sugar
3g
Fat
8g
This Linguine With Asparagus Lemon & Parsley recipe is a mouth-watering pasta dish that you'll fall in love with at the first bite. The dish is a perfect balance of flavors where the tangy lemon and spicy chili flakes blend harmoniously with the mild asparagus and parsley leaves. Asparagus is an excellent vegetable that adds flavor, color, and health to any pasta dish it is added to. It has a refreshing and earthy flavor that perks up any dish. This Linguine recipe is an excellent way to add colors and Mediterranean flavors to your meal. It's an easy recipe that can be added to your dinner rotation without much effort.

Instructions

1.Cook the linguine in boiling salted water following pack instructions.
2.Meanwhile, chop the asparagus into bite-size pieces then heat the oil in a frying pan.
3.Fry the asparagus for 2 mins then add the garlic, lemon zest, and chili flakes, and fry for 2 mins more.
4.Reserve a cup of cooking water, then drain the linguine and add it to the asparagus pan with the parsley, lemon juice, and water.
5.Toss everything together adding a little cooking water to loosen the sauce if necessary. Serve immediately.

PROS

Quick, easy to make and deliciously flavorful, this Linguine With Asparagus Lemon & Parsley recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Low in calories and high in fiber and vitamins, asparagus is a healthy vegetable option to add to your pasta dishes.

CONS

This recipe requires fresh asparagus which might not always be available year-round.

Caution should also be taken when cooking asparagus to avoid overcooking which can make them less crunchy and more soggy.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Asparagus is packed with nutrients including vitamins A, C, E, and K, as well as folate, and fiber.
It is also a low-calorie vegetable making it a good option for weight management and digestion.

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