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Asparagus Lemon Garlic Pasta

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By: MadelinePosted: 05/16/2021Updated: 05/16/2021

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Use this Asparagus Lemon Garlic Pasta recipe for to make a simple asparagus pasta recipe. Toss blanched asparagus and cooked pasta in a lemon garlic butter sauce.

Above view of an asparagus pasta recipe in a saute pan

This asparagus pasta recipe is PERFECT for spring

Asparagus was definitely one of those foods that I did not appreciate when I was younger. My parents forced us to eat it and I thought it was just the worst.

Now that I am older I do things like add a full bunch of asparagus to my pasta! Start with blanched asparagus, then make a simple lemon garlic and butter pasta sauce and finally toss it all together with some noodles!

Above view of blanched asparagus in a frying pan with lemon garlic pasta

What kitchen tools will I need to make this lemon garlic pasta with asparagus?

  • Cutting board and sharp knife
  • Large pot
  • Frying pan
  • Measuring cups and measuring spoons
  • Liquid measuring cup
  • Wooden spoon
  • Colander for draining pasta

Ingredients for this lemon garlic butter sauce

  • Aspragus
  • Pasta
  • Garlic
  • Olive Oil
  • Butter
  • Lemon juice
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Lemon zest

How to make an Asparagus Lemon Garlic Pasta

Step 1: Prep and blanch asparagus

To begin, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Mince cloves of garlic.

Then, trim asparagus and slice stalks into 1.5 inch pieces. Add asparagus to the boiling water to blanch for 1-2 minutes.

Next, remove the asparagus from the water, drain and set aside. Keep the pot of water on the heat and return to a boil. Once boiling again, add the pasta to the pot.

Step 2: Make lemon, garlic and butter pasta sauce

Then, heat olive oil and minced garlic in a large frying pan over medium low heat and saute for 3 minutes. Add the butter to the pan and cook for 2 minutes.

Then, add the lemon juice to the pan and cook for another minute. Add the parmesan cheese to the sauce and mix until thoroughly melted in.

Cook the pasta for about 8 minutes or until al dente, before draining, remove 1/4 cup of pasta water from the pot and pour into the sauce.

Step 3: Toss in pasta and blanched asparagus and serve

Finally, add drained pasta to the pan with the sauce and toss to coat, then add the blanched asparagus to the pan and toss again.

Serve the pasta with lemon zest, black pepper, and grated parmesan cheese.

Above view of asparagus pasta recipe with a lemon garlic butter sauce in a saute pan

Storage and reheating

Store this lemon garlic butter pasta in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stove top in a frying pan over medium-low heat with some extra oil or butter.

Check out these other delicious vegetarian pasta recipes!

  • Baked Feta and Broccoli Pasta
  • Mushroom Alfredo Pasta
  • Spicy Pumpkin One Pot Pasta

You can find the full recipe below. If you make this recipe, please rate and review it in the comments, or share it with me on Instagram!

Above view of asparagus pasta recipe with a lemon garlic butter sauce in a saute pan
Recipe

Asparagus Lemon Garlic Pasta

★★★★★ 4.8 from 5 reviews

A delicious and fresh asparagus pasta recipe tossed in a homemade lemon garlic butter sauce

Recipe By: Madeline
Prep: 5 minutesCook: 15 minutesTotal: 20 minutes
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Servings: 3 servings 1x

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch of asparagus
  • 8oz pasta
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Lemon zest, black pepper, and parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Mince cloves of garlic. Trim asparagus and slice stalks into 1.5 inch pieces. Add asparagus to the boiling water to blanch for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Remove the asparagus from the water, drain and set aside. Keep the pot of water on the heat and return to a boil. Once boiling again, add the pasta to the pot.
  3. Heat olive oil and minced garlic in a large frying pan over medium low heat and saute for 3 minutes. Add the butter to the pan and cook for 2 minutes. Then, add the lemon juice to the pan and cook for another minute. 
  4. Add the parmesan cheese to the sauce and mix until thoroughly melted in. Cook the pasta for about 8 minutes or until al dente, before draining, remove 1/4 cup of pasta water from the pot and pour into the suace
  5. Add drained pasta to the pan with the sauce and toss to coat, then add the blanched asparagus to the pan and toss again.
  6. Serve the pasta with lemon zest, black pepper, and grated parmesan cheese.
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  1. Marguerite says

    Posted on 5/21 at 8:13 pm

    Easy and delicious! The perfect spring meal😊

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 6/1 at 10:46 am

      Wonderful! thank you so much!

      Reply
  2. Kelly says

    Posted on 6/2 at 7:28 am

    So easy and delicious!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 6/8 at 11:15 am

      yay!! Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Clare says

    Posted on 8/4 at 4:46 pm

    Fantastic! Bright and fresh! Easy, and I had spare chicken in the fridge and used your “easy pan seared chicken” recipe with the pasta and it was great! Thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 8/5 at 9:08 pm

      AMMAZING! love that combo!

      Reply
  4. KRM says

    Posted on 2/2 at 8:08 pm

    Flavors were amazing and SO easy. My cheese got clumpy (not sure why I was expecting it to mesh with the oil/butter/garlic better?), but otherwise fantastic!

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 2/3 at 5:29 pm

      oh no I’m sorry! was it freshly grated? sometimes the pre-grated stuff can get a little weird. glad you liked it otherwise!

      Reply
  5. Clare says

    Posted on 5/6 at 2:00 pm

    Wow delicious and so easy! Tasted like a restaurant quality dish that you could easily pay $20 for! Next time I’ll add in grilled chicken too! Thanks Madeleine!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 5/6 at 3:15 pm

      yay! thank you!! and chicken would be a fantastic addition

      Reply

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