One-Pan Lemon Dill Pasta with Asparagus

Name: One-Pan Lemon Dill Pasta with Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz linguine; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 cloves, minced garlic; 1/2 cup vegetable broth; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill; 12 oz, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces asparagus; 1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes; to taste salt; to taste pepper; 2 tbsp, grated Parmesan cheese

A bright, herbaceous pasta dish featuring tender asparagus and fresh dill in a simple lemon-herb sauce.

Cuisine: Italian

Category: Pasta

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

8 oz linguine
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves, minced garlic
1/2 cup vegetable broth
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
12 oz, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces asparagus
1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes
to taste salt
to taste pepper
2 tbsp, grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 8 oz linguine and cook for 8 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
Step 2: While pasta cooks, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 12 oz trimmed asparagus pieces to the skillet and cook for 4 minutes until crisp-tender, then stir in 1/2 cup vegetable broth and 2 tbsp lemon juice, simmering for 2 minutes until slightly reduced.
Step 4: Add the drained linguine to the skillet along with 1/4 cup reserved pasta water, tossing to coat; cook for 1 minute until the sauce thickens.
Step 5: Stir in 1 tbsp fresh dill and season with salt and pepper to taste; remove from heat and sprinkle with 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese.