Asparagus & Lemon Linguine

Name: Asparagus & Lemon Linguine
Ingredients: 8 ounces whole wheat linguine; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup lemon juice, fresh; 1 bunch asparagus, sliced; 1/2 cup sun-dried tomato, Chopped; 1 pinch salt and pepper; 1/2 cup vegan parmesan cheese (optional)

9 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

8 ounces whole wheat linguine
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup lemon juice, fresh
1 bunch asparagus, sliced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato, Chopped
1 pinch salt and pepper
1/2 cup vegan parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

1

Cook pasta according to package directions. Remove noodles from water with a slotted spoon, reserving boiling water. Blanch asparagus in water for 30 seconds, until bright green. Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of cooking water.
2

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and saute for 30 seconds. Remove from heat.
3

Add pasta, sun-dried tomatoes and asparagus and toss everything together. Pour in lemon juice along with additional cooking water if the dish seems too dry. Season with salt and pepper.
4

Add Parmesan and serve.