Lemon Asparagus Pasta Easy Spring Dinner for Busy Nights

Name: Lemon Asparagus Pasta Easy Spring Dinner for Busy Nights
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 10 ounces (285g) of spaghetti bucatini linguine or fettuccine (see Note 1); 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 Easy Spring Dinner offers bright spring flavors featuring fresh herbs and asparagus in a zesty lemon sauce. It is perfect for easy dinner or family dinner occasions as a flavorful weeknight meal with a spring pasta twist.

Updated at: Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:20:09 GMT