Description
Garlic Butter Asparagus Pasta is a vibrant dish that combines al dente pasta with fresh asparagus and a rich garlic butter sauce. This easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a flavorful masterpiece, perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests. With its delightful aroma and colorful presentation, this pasta will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Sauté asparagus: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add chopped asparagus and sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Add garlic and butter: Stir in minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add butter, allowing it to melt completely.
- Combine: Toss the cooked pasta with the asparagus mixture, ensuring each strand is coated in the garlic butter sauce.
- Finish: Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper. Mix well before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg