Pappardelle with Lemon Gremolata and Asparagus

Health score
4%
Pappardelle with Lemon Gremolata and Asparagus
25 min.
6
199kcal

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Looking for a quick and delightful side dish, antipasti, starter, or snack that's sure to impress? Try this Pappardelle with Lemon Gremolata and Asparagus, a light and flavorful recipe that's ready in just 25 minutes. This dish serves 6 and contains only 199 calories per serving, making it a perfect addition to any meal.

The star of this dish is the pappardelle, a wide ribbon pasta that pairs beautifully with the fresh and zesty lemon gremolata. The gremolata is made from a combination of chopped parsley, lemon zest, and diced garlic, adding a burst of flavor to the pasta. To complement the pasta, pencil-thin asparagus spears are sliced and added to the pasta during the last three minutes of cooking, providing a delightful crunch and a hint of spring.

The dish is finished with a creamy sauce made from heavy cream, seasoned with salt and pepper, and cooked until it's almost entirely absorbed by the pasta. This creates a rich and indulgent sauce that doesn't overpower the dish but instead enhances the natural flavors of the pasta and asparagus.

Don't let the lightness of this dish fool you – it's packed with flavor and is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe collection. Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or looking for a quick and elegant starter, this Pappardelle with Lemon Gremolata and Asparagus is a versatile and delicious choice.

Ingredients

  • ounces asparagus cut into 2-inch-long slices (snap off tough ends before slicing)
  • tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
  • small garlic clove diced
  • 0.3 cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • teaspoon lemon zest finely grated
  • ounces pappardelle uncooked (wide ribbon pasta)
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper freshly ground
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • colander

Directions

  1. Combine chopped parsley, lemon zest, and diced garlic in a small bowl; set aside.
  2. Cook pasta in a large saucepan according to package directions. When 3 minutes of cooking time remains, add the asparagus; finish cooking.
  3. Drain in a colander; rinse with cold water.
  4. Heat the same saucepan over medium heat; add cream, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
  5. Add pasta mixture to pan; toss to coat. Increase heat to medium-high; bring cream to a boil. Cook until almost all of the cream is absorbed (about 3 minutes), stirring constantly.
  6. Add half of gremolata to pan; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  7. Transfer to serving bowls; top with remaining gremolata.
  8. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories199kcal
Protein13.17%
Fat29.07%
Carbs57.76%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.33
Glycemic Load
11.58
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
10.012173901434%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
2.87mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
2.15mg
Kaempferol
0.55mg
Myricetin
0.21mg
Quercetin
5.3mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:199.15kcal
9.96%
Fat:6.51g
10.02%
Saturated Fat:3.51g
21.91%
Carbohydrates:29.11g
9.7%
Net Carbohydrates:26.97g
9.81%
Sugar:1.84g
2.04%
Cholesterol:46.69mg
15.56%
Sodium:206.91mg
9%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.64g
13.28%
Selenium:31.13µg
44.47%
Vitamin K:38.28µg
36.46%
Manganese:0.4mg
19.97%
Vitamin A:616.33IU
12.33%
Phosphorus:120.07mg
12.01%
Copper:0.19mg
9.48%
Iron:1.64mg
9.11%
Fiber:2.14g
8.57%
Folate:33.24µg
8.31%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.22%
Magnesium:29.06mg
7.26%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.73%
Zinc:0.98mg
6.56%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.44%
Vitamin B3:1.19mg
5.97%
Vitamin C:4.56mg
5.52%
Potassium:191.66mg
5.48%
Vitamin B5:0.49mg
4.92%
Vitamin E:0.7mg
4.67%
Calcium:34.52mg
3.45%
Vitamin B12:0.13µg
2.18%
Vitamin D:0.32µg
2.17%
Source:My Recipes