Lemony Asparagus Pappardelle
Lemony Asparagus Pappardelle pairs tender ribbons of pasta with crisp-tender asparagus in a silky butter, cream, and Parmesan sauce. Bright hits of lemon and a touch of garlic balance the richness, while basil adds a fresh finish. Serve this for a spring dinner or a relaxed weeknight meal when you want something light yet comforting.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lemony Asparagus Pappardelle, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 50
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 38
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all ingredients.
- 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pappardelle and cook until slightly firm, about 6 minutes. Drain the pasta over a heatproof bowl, reserving 1 1/2 cups of the cooking water; set aside.
- 3
Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and the garlic, and cook, stirring constantly, until softened, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Add the asparagus and 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the asparagus is bright green and tender, about 4 minutes.
- 5
Add the butter, cream, lemon zest and juice, salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper, and the remaining 1 cup of cooking water to the skillet. Stir in the cooked pasta, and cook over medium-low heat, gently stirring with tongs and sprinkling in the Parmesan cheese, until the sauce thickens and coats the pasta, about 2 minutes.
- 6
Divide the pasta evenly among 4 bowls, and garnish with the basil and additional Parmesan.
- 7
Recipe developed by Amanda Stanfield.
- Calories 463.21 kcal High 23%
- Protein 13.25 g Good Source 27%
- Carbohydrate 56.99 g 21%
- Total Fat 21.48 g High 28%
- Saturated Fat 9.69 g High 48%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 40.05 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 129.07 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 5.21 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 4.42 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 123.65 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 3.18 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 363.66 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 128.81 mcg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin C 8.53 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Lemony Asparagus Pappardelle is made with 14 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Asparagus, Black Pepper, Dried Lemon Peel, and Fresh Basil. Each serving provides about 463.21 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemony Asparagus Pappardelle made of?
- The main ingredients are Asparagus, Black Pepper, Dried Lemon Peel, Fresh Basil, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lemony Asparagus Pappardelle?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 463.21 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemony Asparagus Pappardelle easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Lemony Asparagus Pappardelle healthy?
- Lemony Asparagus Pappardelle has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 463.21 calories and 13.25 g of protein, or 27% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 129.07 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.69 g (48% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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