Lemon Pasta with Asparagus & Pine Nuts
You will not only love the bright colour of this dish, but also love the fragrant flavour. Use whole wheat pasta to add extra fibre. Enjoy!
Yield
4 servingsPrep
15 minCook
20 minReady
35 minLow Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pound |
asparagus
fresh |
|
| 6 | ounces |
pasta, penne
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
olive oil
|
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
lemon zest
grated, about 2 lemons |
|
| ⅛ | cup |
lemon juice
fresh |
|
|
salt and black pepper
to taste |
*
|
||
| ½ | cup |
roasted red bell peppers
coarsely chopped, optional |
|
| 3 | tablespoons |
pine nuts
toasted |
|
| 8 | tablespoons |
Parmesan cheese
fresh, shaved |
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 453.6 | g |
asparagus
fresh |
|
| 173.4 | ml/g |
pasta, penne
|
|
| 15 | ml |
olive oil
|
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
lemon zest
grated, about 2 lemons |
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
lemon juice
fresh |
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
to taste |
*
|
| 118 | ml |
roasted red bell peppers
coarsely chopped, optional |
|
| 45 | ml |
pine nuts
toasted |
|
| 1.2E+2 | ml |
Parmesan cheese
fresh, shaved |
|
Directions
Trim asparagus and steam until tender-crisp, 3 to 4 minutes.
Cut into 1-inch lengths.
Cook pasta, drain and place in a warmed, large serving bowl; toss with oil.
Add asparagus, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper, roasted peppers (if using) and pine nuts.
Gently toss to mix.
Add cheese and toss; taste and adjust seasonings.
Serve immediately.
