Angel Hair Pasta and Asparagus with Lemon Cream Sauce
This Angel Hair Pasta with Asparagus and Lemon Cream Sauce is simple and packed with amazing flavor
Servings 4
Calories 329kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces angel hair pasta uncooked
- 1 pound asparagus sliced
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup green onion chopped
- zest of 1/2 lemon
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- In a large sauce pan, such as a Dutch oven, cook pasta in boiling water 4 minutes. Add asparagus; cook 2 minutes or until tender. Drain.
- While the pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and lemon zest; sauté 1 minute. Add juice; cook 1 minute or until liquid almost evaporates.
- Combine milk and eggs in a small bowl; stir well with a whisk. Add pasta mixture and milk mixture to skillet; stir well. Cook over low heat 3 minutes or until milk mixture is slightly thick, stirring constantly (do not boil). Stir in dill, salt, and nutmeg. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 329kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 209mg | Potassium: 496mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1278IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 4mg