Lemon Asparagus Spaghetti made with wholewheat pasta, asparagus, rapeseed oil, leeks, red chilli, garlic cloves, frozen peas, lemon zest, lemon juice, pasta water, lemon wedges

Lemon Asparagus Spaghetti

This vibrant pasta dish features fresh asparagus and peas with a zesty lemon sauce. Ready in under 20 minutes, this healthy meal is low in calories and packed with fiber, vitamin C, and iron.

2 servings
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Price per Serving

AUD: A$ 4.03
EUR: € 2.50
GBP: £ 2.12
USD: $ 2.69
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Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil the wholewheat pasta (150 g) for 12 mins until al dente, adding the asparagus (160 g) for the last 3 mins.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, heat the rapeseed oil (2 tbsp) in a large non-stick frying pan. Add the leeks (2) and chilli (1 red) and cook for 5 mins.

  3. 3

    Stir in the cloves (1 garlic), frozen peas (160 g), zest (1 lemon) and juice (1 lemon) and cook for a few minutes more.

  4. 4

    Drain the pasta and add to the pan with pasta water (0.25 cup) and toss everything together until well mixed. Spoon into shallow bowls and serve with [lemon wedges].

Nutrition Facts

Per portion

481
kcal
19
Protein (g)
60
Carbs (g)
15
Fat (g)

Macronutrients

Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 7 g
Fiber 17 g
Sugars 8 g

Micronutrients

iron
3mg
31% DV
sodium
40mg
4% DV
calcium
94mg
14% DV
potassium
620mg
26% DV
vitamin a
95mcg
21% DV
vitamin c
92mg
204% DV
vitamin k
120mcg
200% DV

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