Lemon Parsley Angel Hair with Asparagus and Mushrooms
Lemon Parsley Angel Hair with Asparagus and Mushrooms is a light meal for lunch or dinner. It's super quick and easy and just has a few flavorful ingredients.
Servings: 4
Calories: 282kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz angel hair pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 larges cloves garlic minced
- 8 oz cremini or white mushrooms thinly sliced
- 8 oz fresh asparagus trimmed, and cute bite-size
- 1/2 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
- 3 tablespons butter divided
- 1/2 bunch fresh Italian parsley chopped small, about 1/4 cup
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice about 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup freshly shredded Pecorino Romano or Parmesan Cheese
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
- Set aside 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining. Drain and do not rinse the pasta.
- Warm the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the garlic. Saute for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the mushrooms, asparagus, chili pepper flakes and 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Stir to coat and continue stirring and cooking fora bout 3 minutes, until the mushrooms soften and the asparagus is bright green and slightly tender.
- Add the parsley and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the cooked pasta and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper and lemon juice. Toss to combine.
- Add a splash of the reserved pasta water, about 1/4 cup, if pasta is dry.
- Add an additional splash of the reserved water only if it is need.
- Taste the mixture and add more salt only if needed. Stir in 1 tablespoon of butter and top with cheese.
- Serve with lemon wedges if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 778mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g