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Lemon Garlic Pasta

Lemon Garlic Pasta: Quick and Fresh Summer Delight

This Lemon Garlic Pasta is a quick and refreshing summer dish, bursting with bright flavors and vibrant vegetables.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Linguine or any long pasta
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Tenderstem Broccoli or regular broccoli
  • 1 cup Asparagus or green beans
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Capers non-pareil if possible
  • 1 whole Lemon fresh juice preferred
  • 4 cloves Garlic fresh, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or non-dairy alternative
For Serving
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese optional, or use nutritional yeast for vegan

Equipment

  • large pot
  • pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Pasta Water: Fill a large pot with water, add salt, and bring to a boil.
  2. Blanch Vegetables: Trim broccoli and asparagus, blanch in boiling water for 3 minutes, then set aside.
  3. Cook Pasta: Add linguine to boiling water, follow package instructions for al dente.
  4. Sauté Garlic: In a pan, heat olive oil and butter, add garlic, sauté until fragrant.
  5. Combine Ingredients: Add lemon juice, broccoli, asparagus, and capers to the pan, season and toss.
  6. Mix Pasta and Sauce: Drain pasta, combine with sauce, add Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve immediately for the best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

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