Spaghetti With Asparagus and Lemon

Very Healthy
Health score
100%
Spaghetti With Asparagus and Lemon
23 min.
4
509kcal

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Looking for a delicious and nutritious meal that's easy to make and ready in no time? Look no further! This Spaghetti with Asparagus and Lemon is the perfect recipe for you. With a health score of 100, this dish is not only tasty but also very healthy. It's a versatile meal that can be served as a side dish, lunch, main course, or main dish.

This recipe is incredibly simple and quick to prepare, taking only 23 minutes from start to finish. It serves 4 persons, so it's perfect for a family dinner or a gathering with friends. Despite its healthiness, it doesn't skimp on flavor, with a delightful combination of asparagus, lemon, and Parmesan cheese.

Each serving contains 509 kcal, with a balanced caloric breakdown of 16.92% protein, 14.52% fat, and 68.56% carbs. This dish is a fantastic way to enjoy a guilt-free meal that's both satisfying and nutritious.

To make this delicious recipe, you'll need just a few key ingredients: asparagus, lemon, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and whole-wheat spaghetti. With minimal equipment required, such as a bowl, pot, and peeler, you'll have everything you need to create this tasty dish in no time.

So why wait? Dive into this delightful Spaghetti with Asparagus and Lemon and treat yourself to a healthy, delicious meal that's sure to impress!

Ingredients

  • pound asparagus 
  •  optional: lemon 
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese divided finely grated
  • pound spaghetti whole-wheat

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot
  • peeler

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions in salted water; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. While pasta cooks, grate zest from lemon and squeeze 2 tablespoons juice into a small dish. Trim asparagus; peel into ribbons with a vegetable peeler.
  2. Return pasta to pot; toss with asparagus, lemon zest and juice, 1/4 cup cheese, oil, 1/4 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground pepper, and enough pasta water to make a thin sauce. Divide among 4 bowls; top each with 1 tablespoon Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts

Calories509kcal
Protein16.92%
Fat14.52%
Carbs68.56%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.38
Glycemic Load
1.09
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
31.136956314678%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
5.77mg
Hesperetin
7.53mg
Naringenin
0.15mg
Luteolin
0.52mg
Isorhamnetin
6.46mg
Kaempferol
1.58mg
Myricetin
0.14mg
Quercetin
16.16mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:508.7kcal
25.43%
Fat:8.8g
13.55%
Saturated Fat:2.77g
17.31%
Carbohydrates:93.55g
31.18%
Net Carbohydrates:90.41g
32.88%
Sugar:2.82g
3.13%
Cholesterol:10.88mg
3.63%
Sodium:230.7mg
10.03%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:23.08g
46.16%
Manganese:3.66mg
183.11%
Selenium:89.87µg
128.39%
Vitamin B1:0.73mg
48.65%
Vitamin K:49.49µg
47.14%
Magnesium:184.57mg
46.14%
Phosphorus:435.1mg
43.51%
Iron:6.78mg
37.67%
Copper:0.74mg
37.21%
Vitamin B3:6.96mg
34.82%
Folate:127.32µg
31.83%
Zinc:3.86mg
25.72%
Vitamin C:20.66mg
25.04%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
21.8%
Vitamin A:971.35IU
19.43%
Vitamin B6:0.39mg
19.39%
Calcium:190.13mg
19.01%
Potassium:533.16mg
15.23%
Vitamin B5:1.52mg
15.18%
Vitamin E:1.89mg
12.6%
Fiber:3.14g
12.55%
Vitamin B12:0.17µg
2.81%
Source:My Recipes