Lemon and Asparagus Pasta

Lemon and Asparagus Pasta Healthy Recipe

4 Servings 20 min Cook

Macros/Serving: 460 Calories
Tags:vegetarian | pasta

Ingredients

1 1/2 Cup Pasta
2 Cup Asparagus
1/2 Cup Whole Milk
3/4 Cup Dijon Mustard
1 1/2 Cup Wheat Flour
1 Tsp Salt
1 Dash Pepper
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
3 Cloves, minced Garlic
2 Tsp Lemon Juice
1 Lemon Lemon Zest
1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese
2 Tbsp Parmesan Cheese

Directions

Cook pasta in boiling water for 6 minutes.

Add asparagus and continue cooking until just tender (about 3-5 more minutes).

Drain and return to the pot

In a medium bowl, whisk milk, mustard, flour, salt, and pepper.

Heat oil in a small saucepan on medium-high heat.

Add garlic and cook until fragrant and lightly browned (stirring constantly) about 1 minute.

Pour in the milk mixture and whisk.

Continue stirring as you bring to a simmer.

Cook until thick, 1 to 2 minutes.

Stir in lemon zest and juice

Stir this sauce into the pasta and cook over medium-high heat.

Cook until sauce is thick and creamy.

Mix grated Parmesan cheese into the pasta.

Garnish with additional shredded parmesan and enjoy!

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