This simple lemon and asparagus spaghetti is as delicious as it is easy to make!
Preparation time : 25 minutes
Serves : 4
Ingredients :
- 450g dried spaghetti
- ⅔ cup olive oil
- 1 large bunch asparagus, trimmed, and thinly sliced on a diagonal
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 8 large basil leaves
- 2 lemons, halved
- 1 cup Parmesan, finely grated (+ more for serving)
- Salt and pepper
Method :
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Reserve 1½ cups of the pasta cooking liquid, then drain.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large heavy pot over a medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the asparagus, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring often for around 1 min. Next, add the garlic, lemon zest, and chili flakes. Cook, stirring, until fragrant (around 30 secs). Remove pot from heat and let sit until the pasta is done.
- Add the pasta and basil to the pot with the asparagus mixture and return to a medium-high heat. Squeeze the juice from both lemons into the pot and add the Parmesan and the reserved pasta cooking liquid.
- Cook, tossing vigorously and adding more pasta cooking liquid if needed, until the sauce is creamy, and the pasta is well coated (around 1 min). Taste and season with more salt and pepper, if needed. Remove and discard the garlic.
- Divide the pasta among 4 serving bowls, and top with more Parmesan, chili flakes and basil.
Enjoy !
This recipe by A Better Choice !
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