Lemon Asparagus Pasta with Feta
Light and refreshing lemon asparagus pasta combines pasta and asparagus with a creamy lemon feta sauce, perfect for a delicious meal.
Equipment
- large pot
- Skillet
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
Asparagus Pasta
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cups chopped asparagus (about 2-inch pieces)
- salt and pepper to taste
- lemon zest for topping
- red pepper flakes for topping
- olive oil, feta, parsley optional toppings
Asparagus Pasta Sauce
- 1 cup full-fat plain greek yogurt
- 4 ounces crumbled feta
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ cup packed parsley roughly chopped
- ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to the package instructions. Once al dente, drain.
- Add yogurt, feta, parsley, lemon juice, ½ tablespoon olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper to a small bowl. Stir to combine. Adjust according to taste. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add asparagus and some salt and pepper and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but still have a crispness to them.
- Turn off the heat and add pasta to the pan along with the sauce and toss to combine.
- Top with lemon zest and red pepper flakes, and enjoy!
Notes
This dish is light yet satisfying, making it perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 412kcalCarbohydrates: 51.7gProtein: 20.4gFat: 14g
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