Creamy Asparagus Pasta

This creamy pasta with sautéed asparagus is made with butter, garlic, light cream, linguine, and lemon juice for a simple but delicious 30-minute meal.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 247 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 pound linguine pasta
• 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1 pint light cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Cook asparagus in boiling water until bright green and slightly crisp, 3 to 4 minutes; drain.

Step 2

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté asparagus and garlic in hot butter for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in cream and simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook linguine in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes; drain and transfer to a serving dish.

Step 4

Stir lemon juice into asparagus mixture; pour mixture over hot pasta.