Lemon Asparagus Pasta

Name: Lemon Asparagus Pasta
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 10 ounces (285g) of spaghetti,; 2 medium-large lemons ((see Note 2)); 6 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, (divided ); Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 2 medium shallots, (thinly sliced); 4 garlic cloves, (thinly sliced); ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes ((optional) ); 1 bunch of asparagus (about 14 ounces), (sliced thinly on a bias into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces); ½ cup (60g) toasted walnuts, (finely crushed (see Note 3) ); 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast; ½ cup (8g) Italian flat-leaf parsley, ((leaves and tender stems), chopped); ½ cup (8g) fresh basil leaves, (slivered ); 2 tablespoons capers, (drained (optional) ); ¼ cup (30g) Castelvetrano olives, sliced in half ((7 to 9 olives) (optional, see Note 4) ); 1 (15-ounce/425g) can of navy beans or other white beans (rinsed and drained (optional, for a main meal))

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:20min

This lemon asparagus pasta is bursting with zippy and bright spring flavors. It features crisp-tender asparagus, fresh herbs, and a citrusy olive oil sauce that’s naturally creamy (without any cream or flour). Perfect for a weeknight spring dinner or date night!

Updated at: Sat, 19 Apr 2025 00:42:47 GMT