Creamy Lemon Asparagus Pasta (One Pan, Dairy Free!)
One pan, 30 minutes, and a love of spring produce are all you need to make this Creamy Lemon Asparagus Pasta! Made with roasted asparagus, lemon, and a silky sauce. It’s fresh, comforting, and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or for hosting a crowd.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 438kcal
Equipment
- stove, oven
Ingredients
- 12 oz gluten free rigatoni or pasta of choice
- 1 bunch asparagus cut into 1” pieces
- 6 garlic cloves minced
- 1 shallot thinly sliced
- 2 cups water
- 3 vegan “chicken” bouillon cubes
- 1½ cups plain, unsweetened, plant based milk I used soy
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- ⅛ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp sea salt adjust for desired taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup frozen peas thawed
- 6-8 basil leaves thinly sliced
- dairy free parmesan to serve
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Spread the asparagus on a baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Lightly spray with oil if desired. Transfer to oven and roast for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Meanwhile, heat a large, wide skillet over medium heat and add a splash of water or cooking oil to coat. Add in the garlic and shallot and sauté for 2-3 min until fragrant.
- Next, add the water, milk, bouillon and noodles and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and add in the Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, nutritional yeast and miso paste. Stir to combine
- Cook for 12-15 minutes until noodles are al dente, liquid has mostly absorbed and sauce has reduced and thickened.
- Add the lemon juice, peas, and roasted asparagus, and gently fold into the noodles and sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
- Top with basil and Parmesan and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 1456mg | Potassium: 587mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2064IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 191mg | Iron: 6mg
