Lemon-Garlic Cream Pasta with Asparagus
Creamy lemon garlic pasta pairs tender asparagus and hearty garbanzo beans with a light almondmilk sauce, brightened by lemon zest and juice and seasoned with garlic and pepper. Optional shaved parmesan or nutritional yeast adds a finishing note of richness. Serve it as a balanced one-plate meal for a weeknight dinner or a relaxed lunch.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lemon-Garlic Cream Pasta with Asparagus, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 86
- Heart Health
- 82
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 43
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 59
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with foil.
- 2
Trim the tough ends from the asparagus spears and set them aside. Cut the remaining asparagus into pieces. Spread the asparagus pieces and garbanzo beans on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder; toss well to coat.
- 3
Roast in the preheated oven until the asparagus is tender and the beans are slightly toasted, about 20 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the reserved asparagus ends and cook until very tender. Remove them with a slotted spoon and place them in a food processor or blender.
- 5
Return the water to a boil, add the pasta, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 9 to 12 minutes (depending on the pasta variety). Drain the pasta well and return it to the pot.
- 6
While the pasta is cooking, combine Almond Breeze Unsweetened Original Almondmilk, olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a blender or food processor with the boiled asparagus. Blend until the sauce is smooth.
- 7
Toss the sauce with the hot cooked pasta and stir in the roasted asparagus and garbanzo beans. Top with shaved Parmesan cheese, if desired.
- Calories 326.21 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 12.94 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 58.24 g 21%
- Total Fat 5.89 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 0.48 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 112.5 mg Low Source 5%
- Dietary Fiber 8.04 g Good Source 29%
- Total Sugars 3.41 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 157.32 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 2.06 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 510.61 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 22.68 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 3.17 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.6 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Lemon Garlic Cream Pasta with Asparagus is made with 12 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Asparagus, Black Pepper, Dried Lemon Peel, and Dry Pasta. Each serving provides about 326.21 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemon-Garlic Cream Pasta with Asparagus made of?
- The main ingredients are Asparagus, Black Pepper, Dried Lemon Peel, Dry Pasta, Garbanzo Beans. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lemon-Garlic Cream Pasta with Asparagus?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 326.21 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemon-Garlic Cream Pasta with Asparagus easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Lemon-Garlic Cream Pasta with Asparagus healthy?
- Lemon-Garlic Cream Pasta with Asparagus has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 326.21 calories and 12.94 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. It contains Citrus, Tree Nuts, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, 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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