Lemon Asparagus Grain Free Pasta
Do you love the sweet crunchy goodness of fresh asparagus? I know I do! This dish not only marries the wonderful goodness of fresh asparagus, the lemon helps the flavor pop. Cappello’s grain free fettuccine brings it all together into one satisfying vegetarian meal.
Because it’s the height of asparagus season, the asparagus in this dish is raw. It’s sliced very thin to add crunch and texture. The lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil and a bit of freshly grated parmesan make for a wonderful sauce. Top it all off with fresh lemon zest and you’ve got a celebration of spring on your plate. Since the asparagus is raw, this dish can be whipped up in a flash. So grab some fresh asparagus, lemon and your favorite grain free pasta… Dinner is served! Fast!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: dinner
- Method: quick meals
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
one large bunch fresh asparagus, washed, and thinly sliced
one lemon, juiced and zested, preferably organic
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
one pound, fresh grain free pasta
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, extra for garnish
pink salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
Set a large pot of water on the stove over high heat.
While the water is coming to a boil, thinly slice the asparagus and set it aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice and grated parmesan until well combined, set aside.
When water comes to a boil, add the fresh pasta and cook according to the package instructions.
Once the pasta is done cooking, carefully drain it and immediately add it to the bowl with the lemon juice and olive oil mixture. Toss until the pasta is well coated. Add the fresh, raw, sliced asparagus, salt and pepper and toss until well combined.
Top with freshly grated parmesan and fresh lemon zest. Enjoy!
Keywords: asparagus, grain free pasta, lemon, quick meals
Lemon Asparagus Grain Free Pasta