One-Pan Lemon-Garlic Pasta with Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes

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A vibrant weeknight dinner where tender pasta meets fresh vegetables in a simple, garlicky sauce that comes together in one pan. This Mediterranean-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs spaghetti, olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 648 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 Mediterranean cuisine 648 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring 4 quarts of water with 1 tsp salt to a rolling boil in a large pot. 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: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent browning.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 lb asparagus and 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until asparagus is tender-crisp and tomatoes begin to soften.
  4. Step 4: Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet along with 1/2 cup reserved pasta water and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan. Toss vigorously for 2 minutes until the sauce clings to the pasta, adding more pasta water if needed to reach a glossy consistency.
  5. Step 5: Season with 1/4 tsp black pepper and serve immediately with extra Parmesan.

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