Asparagus and Pea Pasta with Lemon Sauce
This Asparagus and Pea Pasta is made with a zesty fresh lemon sauce. Enjoy this simple, yet flavorful seasonal side dish with your favorite roast chicken, steak, or fish.
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Diets: 
Low Calorie
Ingredients
- 5 oz pasta Bowtie Barilla Protein +
- 1 bunch asparagus Cut for Tips
- 1 cup peas frozen
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 tbsp parmesan cheese fresh sliced for garnish
- ½ tbsp Italian parlsey chopped for garnish
- 1 whole lemon zest for garnish
Instructions
- First start by boiling a pot of water with a generous amount of salt. While your water is coming to a boil, prep your vegetables by mincing your garlic and cutting the asparagus spear so it is just the tender portion being used.
- Once your water comes to a boil add your pasta and cook according to your box's instructions. While your pasta is cooking, begin making your sauce.
- Set a large pan on medium heat and spray with cooking spray.
- Once your pan is hot, add your garlic and cook until it just starts to brown. Then add your chicken broth, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir to mix in any brown bits stuck to the pan. Then slowly whisk in your flour so the flour is well mixed into the sauce and there are no chunks of flour.
- Next, add your asparagus and continue cooking on a low simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce has slightly thickened and your asparagus is cooked. When your sauce is finished, add the frozen peas at the very end and give everything a light toss.
- Add the cooked pasta to a large bowl, pour over the sauce with asparagus and peas, and toss together.
- garnish with fresh lemon zest, slices of fresh parmesan, and chopped Italian parsley
Notes
- I like to use this avocado cooking spray and do not use butter or olive oil to cut out calories as it's completely unnecessary.
- The slower you whisk in your flour the better so there are no chunks of flour in your sauce.
- Do not overcook your asparagus, it should still be a nice bright green.
- I love using these bear claws to toss my pasta and salads together. They are also great for serving and guests love them.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 427mg | Potassium: 278mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 946IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 3mg | Net Carbohydrates: 6g
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