Lemon Asparagus Pasta with Feta
Light and refreshing lemon asparagus pasta combine pasta and asparagus with a creamy lemon feta sauce made from greek yogurt, feta, lemon, and herbs. It comes together in 20 minutes, is packed with protein, and so delicious!
Servings 4
Calories 399kcal
Ingredients
Lemon Asparagus Pasta
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta (I used penne)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 heaping cups chopped asparagus (about 400 grams)
- salt and pepper, to taste
- optional toppings: lemon zest, olive oil, red pepper flakes, feta, parsley...
Asparagus Pasta Sauce
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt (I suggest 4% fat for creaminess and flavor)
- 4 ounces crumbled feta (about 1 cup)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup packed parsley, roughly chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to the package.
- Make the sauce. Add yogurt, feta, parsley, lemon juice, 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper to a small bowl. Stir to combine. Adjust according to taste if needed. Set aside.
- When the pasta has 5-6 minutes left, make the asparagus. Heat a medium-sized sauté pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add asparagus and some salt and pepper and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until al dente.
- Drain pasta. Turn off heat and add pasta to the pan along with sauce and stir to combine. Top with optional toppings if desired and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25of recipe | Calories: 399kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5.9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5.7g | Potassium: 622mg | Fiber: 6.4g | Sugar: 8.3g | Vitamin A: 1589IU | Vitamin C: 18.5mg | Calcium: 242mg | Iron: 4.5mg