Creamy Lemon Pasta with Vegetables

Health score
45%
Creamy Lemon Pasta with Vegetables
30 min.
8
524kcal

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Looking for a delightful and refreshing pasta dish that's perfect for any occasion? Look no further! This Creamy Lemon Pasta with Vegetables is a versatile recipe that can serve as a side dish, lunch, main course, or main dish for a hearty and satisfying meal. With a vibrant blend of flavors, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends.

Prep time is a breeze at just 30 minutes, and it yields generous servings for up to 8 people. Each serving comes with a moderate 524 calories, providing a well-balanced meal. The star of this dish is the 2 pounds of trimmed asparagus, which is joined by 2 pints of cherry tomatoes and 24 ounces of fusilli pasta for a colorful and nutritious combination.

To create the creamy, tangy sauce, a mixture of garlic, half-and-half, lemon zest and juice, salt, and pepper is slowly simmered to perfection. The result is a rich and velvety sauce that beautifully complements the pasta and vegetables. Finish off the dish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and lemon slices for a burst of citrusy goodness in every bite.

Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or looking for a new weeknight dinner idea, this Creamy Lemon Pasta with Vegetables is a must-try. So, grab your ingredients, and let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  • pounds asparagus trimmed
  • pints cherry tomatoes halved
  • 24 ounces rotini pasta 
  •  garlic clove minced
  • cups half and half warmed
  •  lemon zest 
  •  optional: lemon 
  • teaspoons olive oil 
  • 0.5 cup parmesan freshly grated
  • teaspoons pepper 
  • teaspoons salt 

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • pot
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Warm olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and saut for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in warmed half-and-half, zest and juice from 4 lemons, salt and pepper. Bring cream mixture to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook pasta until al dente, according to package label directions.
  3. Drain pasta and return to pot.
  4. Pour cream mixture on pasta and cook over medium-low heat, stirring, for 3 minutes.
  5. Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces and steam in microwave; fold into pasta mixture with freshly grated Parmesan and halved cherry tomatoes.
  6. Cut 2 lemons in half, then into 1/4-inch slices.
  7. Remove seeds.
  8. Add lemon slices to pasta and toss until all ingredients are well combined.
  9. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Calories524kcal
Protein15.14%
Fat24.72%
Carbs60.14%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.56
Glycemic Load
26.88
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
28.325652037626%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
5.77mg
Hesperetin
7.53mg
Naringenin
0.15mg
Luteolin
0.53mg
Isorhamnetin
6.46mg
Kaempferol
1.6mg
Myricetin
0.17mg
Quercetin
17.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:524.46kcal
26.22%
Fat:14.71g
22.64%
Saturated Fat:7.86g
49.14%
Carbohydrates:80.57g
26.86%
Net Carbohydrates:73.4g
26.69%
Sugar:11.96g
13.29%
Cholesterol:36.01mg
12%
Sodium:758.33mg
32.97%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:20.27g
40.55%
Selenium:61.63µg
88.04%
Vitamin C:52.79mg
63.98%
Manganese:1.18mg
59.19%
Vitamin K:53.3µg
50.76%
Phosphorus:390.18mg
39.02%
Vitamin A:1816.12IU
36.32%
Copper:0.58mg
29.17%
Fiber:7.16g
28.65%
Iron:4.7mg
26.13%
Vitamin B2:0.44mg
26.12%
Calcium:245.53mg
24.55%
Potassium:856.99mg
24.49%
Folate:96.3µg
24.08%
Magnesium:87.28mg
21.82%
Vitamin B1:0.33mg
21.81%
Vitamin B6:0.42mg
20.76%
Zinc:2.55mg
17.01%
Vitamin B3:3.36mg
16.78%
Vitamin E:2.48mg
16.51%
Vitamin B5:1.2mg
11.97%
Vitamin B12:0.25µg
4.12%