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Creamy Lemon Asparagus Pasta

Creamy Lemon Asparagus Pasta is a vibrant, easy-to-make dish that combines roasted asparagus, mushrooms, and pasta in a rich lemon-Parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for a light yet indulgent meal, this fresh and flavorful pasta recipe is ideal for spring dinners, gatherings, or everyday comfort food. Ready in under 45 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients
  

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  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 pint heavy cream
  • 16 oz pasta
  • 2½ cups shiitake mushrooms chopped
  • 16 oz asparagus
  • 3 cups Parmesan cheese grated
  • ¼ cup lemon zest
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

Instructions
 

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  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Line a baking sheet with asparagus, then drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Cook pasta in boiling water.
  4. Melt butter in a medium pot, then add minced garlic. Once browned, pour in heavy cream and boil for 4-5 minutes on medium-high heat.
  5. Stir in Parmesan, lemon zest, mushrooms, and asparagus.
  6. Mix in cooked pasta until well combined.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Garnish with extra grated cheese, lemon zest, and parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 1243kcalCarbohydrates: 106gProtein: 51gFat: 70gSaturated Fat: 43gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 1838mgPotassium: 1110mgFiber: 10gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 3360IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 1033mgIron: 5mg

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