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Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta with Asparagus: 3 amazing fixes

Creamy Lemon Garlic Pasta with Asparagus
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A bright and easy creamy lemon garlic pasta dish with fresh asparagus, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound pasta (linguine, fettuccine, or spaghetti)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional: Red pepper flakes for a little heat

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add asparagus and cook until tender-crisp, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
  7. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet.
  8. Squeeze in the lemon juice.
  9. Toss everything together to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce.
  10. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
  11. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a lighter sauce, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
  • Add cooked chicken or shrimp for a more complete meal.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley or basil for extra flavor.

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