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    Home » Recipes

    Easy Vegan Lemon Asparagus Pasta

    Published: May 9, 2017 · Modified: Mar 25, 2022 by Louise-Claire Cayzer · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 7 Comments

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    Ahhhh... Asparagus season... it must mean it's time for my favourite Easy Vegan Lemon Asparagus Pasta!

    Each year I eagerly await for local asparagus to appear in the market, succumbing to the lure of ridiculously overpriced bunches of the first spears, which I eat simply grilled or steamed. I might eat it with some wild garlic made into pesto which obligingly also comes into season at the same time. We have many more asparagus ideas - check out these 15 Delicious Vegan Aspargus Recipes you can make!

    Lemon Asparagus vegan pasta being lifted from the pan this recipe

    Once my initial fervour for eating asparagus very simply & reverently wears off, I want to incorporate it into other dishes too. This easy, zingy lemon and asparagus pasta dish is a perfect vehicle to show off the sweet grassiness of the asparagus spears, whilst being speedy enough for a mid-week supper, yet elegant enough to serve for a Saturday lunch.

    Close up of bowl of lemon asparagus pasta

    In fact- this recipe is inspired by my friend Raffaella who served a similar dish when we visited her & her partner Steve for lunch a few weekends ago. What she served us reminded me so much of a much loved recipe that I used to make back when I first learnt to cook, one that I had inexplicably forgotten about , that I had to run home to make it again. My recipe has capers in it- which I love for an extra salty hit, Raffaella's was just as good without. Either way, the magic is made with plenty of good quality olive oil, garlic and fresh lemon juice. Somehow they combine to make the most delicious and light sauce that perfectly offsets fresh green asparagus.

    So - this recipe is a tribute to Raffa,  a throwback to my first cooking efforts and a love affair with asparagus and lemons.

    Easy Lemony Asparagus Pasta

    Louise-Claire Cayzer
    A super simple dish that makes the most of my favourite seasonal ingredient, Asparagus!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Course Dinner, lunch, Main Course
    Cuisine Italian, Vegan
    Servings 2
    Calories 473 kcal

    Ingredients Note:

    For accuracy, I measure all ingredients in metric as standard, then convert and test the recipe for American cup measurements etc.

    (Heads up Aussie and UK readers- your measurements in cups are sometimes different, so please use metric or check you have the correct cup and spoon type!!)

    Ingredients

    • 200 g spaghetti (more if you're hungry. I allow 100g per person)
    • 200 g asparagus (one bunch from the market!)
    • ½ lemon, juice & zest ((use the whole lemon zest if you like it extra lemony!) )
    • 50 g capers
    • 3 cloves garlic
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus more to drizzle)
    • salt & pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Bring the pasta water to the boil & cook the pasta as per the instructions.
    • Meanwhile, slice the garlic & snap the woody ends off the asparagus
    • Finely slice the the ends of the asparagus, leaving 2-3 inches of the tip to serve on top of the pasta
    • In a pan, gently fry the garlic until translucent. Add the capers and fry for a minute
    • Add the asparagus & white wine & gently cook for another 2-3 minutes
    • Finally, season and add the zest and juice of the lemon
    • Remove the tips of the asparagus from the pan & set aside for a moment.
    • Once the pasta is cooked, drain, reserving a ⅓ cup of the cooking water
    • Mix the pasta with the lemony asparagus & capers mixture. Add a little of the pasta cooking water.
    • Season with salt & pepper and add a little more lemon juice or olive oil if you like
    • To serve, pile the pasta in a bowl, and top with the asparagus tips.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 473kcalCarbohydrates: 84gProtein: 16gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 702mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 791IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 4mg
    Keyword asparagus, pasta, vegan pasta
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    1. JOHANNE says

      May 10, 2017 at 2:30 pm

      Oh my I feel remiss. I haven't had even one stalk of asparagus yet this season. Your pasta dish is lovely in that it combines the comfort of linguini for these chill spring days but the promise of warmer weather with lemons and asparagus. Seriously your wild garlic pesto is gorgeous as well
      .-Hanne

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      • louise says

        May 15, 2017 at 11:09 am

        Oh Thank you Hanne, I love this season, but you're right, it's still a little chilly out x

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    2. Raffaella salis says

      May 13, 2017 at 5:51 pm

      Thank you Louise! I absolutely must try this version of asparagus and lemon pasta . ...what a brilliant idea to add capers! Xxx
      Raffaella

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      • louise says

        May 15, 2017 at 11:08 am

        You're so welcome! And all inspired by you! xx

        Reply
    3. Isabelle Payne says

      April 17, 2020 at 5:21 pm

      I can't see the recipe? Am I going mad with lockdown?

      Reply
      • Louise-Claire Cayzer says

        April 17, 2020 at 5:35 pm

        It disappeared! But it's ok. I put it back together again & it's up there now. THank you for letting me know!!

        Reply
        • Isabelle Payne says

          April 18, 2020 at 12:01 pm

          Thank you, will make it tonight! Can't wait! x

          Reply

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