Lemon Asparagus Pasta
with paprika roasted chickpeas
Pasta water and parmesan cheese form the base of this luscious sauce that perfectly coats and flavors our pasta and asparagus. The paleo version will feature sauteed lemon & thyme shrimp & asparagus. We also roast up chickpeas with Mediterranean spices. If you can't find the spice blend za'atar, just plain paprika will still make a great addition to your side
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Ingredients
Lemon asparagus pasta:
- Asparagus - 2 lbs
- Garlic - 4 cloves , minced
- Basil - 2 sprigs , sliced
- Pennette - 3/4 lbs ((or sub with other short pasta))
- Olive oil - 1/4 cup
- Parmesan cheese - 2 oz , grated
- Lemon - 1/2 , juice of
- Pine nuts - 1/4 cup
Roasted chickpeas:
- Garbanzo beans (14 oz / 397 g can) - 2 cans , rinsed
- Paprika - 1 1/2 tsp
- Za'atar (opt) - 1 1/2 tsp
- Lemon - 1/2 , juice of
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories
743
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% Daily Value
Total Fat
27g
41%
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Saturated Fat
5g
24%
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Trans Fat
0g
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Cholesterol
12mg
4%
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Sodium
499mg
21%
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Total Carbohydrate
106g
35%
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Dietary Fiber
13g
52%
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Sugars
5g
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Protein
31g
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Prep
- Asparagus - Snap ends off and then chop into 2" (5 cm) long pieces. If spears are thick, slice in half lengthwise first and then chop into shorter pieces
- Garlic / Basil - Prep as directed
- Chickpeas - Rinse
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Make
- Preheat oven to 450F (232C) degrees
- Cook pasta in heavily salted boiling water until it's al dente (tender but with a bite). Save 1 cup (236 ml) of cooking water before draining
- Spread chickpeas out onto a sheet pan and toss with paprika, za'atar (if using), and some salt. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, shaking midway, until they get a crunch
- Heat up a saute pan over medium-high heat. Add in oil and then minced garlic to heated oil. Once you can smell the garlic, add in asparagus with a sprinkle of salt. Saute for 2 minutes
- Add in drained pasta and pasta water. Cook until the water has thickened into a sauce, ~3 more minutes. Turn off heat and add in parmesan cheese and juice from half a lemon. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish pasta with basil and pine nuts
- Finish beans with juice from other half of the lemon
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories
743
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% Daily Value
Total Fat
27g
41%
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Saturated Fat
5g
24%
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Trans Fat
0g
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Cholesterol
12mg
4%
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Sodium
499mg
21%
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Total Carbohydrate
106g
35%
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Dietary Fiber
13g
52%
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Sugars
5g
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Protein
31g
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