Lemon-Dill Pasta with Asparagus and Peas

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A bright, spring-inspired pasta dish featuring tender asparagus, sweet peas, and a zesty lemon-dill sauce that coats al dente spaghetti perfectly. This Italian-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs spaghetti, asparagus, fresh peas for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 12 oz spaghetti and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
  2. Step 2: Trim woody ends from 12 oz asparagus and cut into 1-inch pieces. In a large skillet, heat 3 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add asparagus and 1/2 tsp salt, sautéing for 4-5 minutes until crisp-tender, then add 1 cup fresh peas and cook for 2 more minutes until bright green.
  3. Step 3: Stir in minced garlic and 1/2 tsp black pepper, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, 3 tbsp chopped dill, and 1/2 cup reserved pasta water, stirring until sauce thickens slightly and coats the vegetables.
  4. Step 4: Add drained spaghetti to the skillet and toss vigorously for 1 minute. Stir in 1/2 cup grated pecorino cheese until melted and glossy. Adjust salt and pepper to taste before serving.

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