Description
A vibrant spring pasta dish featuring fresh vegetables and zesty lemon, perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Linguine, fettuccine, or other long pasta
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 bunch Asparagus (about 1 lb, tough ends trimmed, cut into 1.5-inch pieces)
- 1 medium Zucchini (halved lengthwise and sliced 1/4-inch thick)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper (cored and thinly sliced)
- 1 cup Frozen peas (no need to thaw)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter (cubed)
- 3 cloves Garlic (finely minced or grated)
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Vegetable broth (or reserved pasta water)
- 1 large Lemon (zest and juice)
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
- 1/4 cup Fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup Fresh basil (chopped or torn)
- 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the vegetables: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add asparagus, zucchini, and red bell pepper, cooking until tender yet crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in frozen peas and season with salt and pepper.
- Create the sauce: Add cubed butter and minced garlic to the skillet with the vegetables. Just as the butter melts, pour in the heavy cream and vegetable broth, stirring gently. Incorporate lemon zest and juice, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Combine and serve: Add the drained pasta to the sauce, tossing everything together. If needed, use the reserved pasta water to adjust the sauce’s consistency. Finish with grated Parmesan cheese and freshly chopped herbs before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize the vegetables based on the season or your preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg