Grilled Asparagus Pasta Recipe with Lemon & White Wine
This gilled asparagus pasta recipe is ridiculously easy to make. We’ve grilled the asparagus to add a smokey depth and paired it with bright lemon, white wine, shallots and garlic. It’s a simple and healthy meal you can get on the table in no time.
This healthy grilled asparagus pasta recipe with lemon white wine fettuccine has the dreamy satisfaction of a creamy dish without the heaviness. Grilling the asparagus truly makes this recipe shine, so be sure you’re using the best grill-safe cookware. There’s a lot to know, like understanding what carbon steel is and how it differs from cast iron. But stick with us because we dive deep so you don’t have to. You can find our grilling favorites in this non-toxic cookware guide.
What Makes This Asparagus Pasta Recipe Sing?
Asparagus is available year round in markets but the best time to enjoy is is early in the summer when the asparagus is young and fresh. Asparagus has many health benefits and is full of necessary nutrients such as fiber, folate, Vitamins K and B1, and copper, among others. Asparagus is also a clean veggie which means it’s not heavily sprayed with pesticides so you don’t have to buy it organic.
The lemons in this dish add a citrusy touch which helps to neutralize the bitterness of asparagus and add more flavor. With a sauce composed of white wine, garlic, and sauteed shallots, this healthy dish will leave you feeling energized and ready to tackle anything. Plus, this dish is vegan and gluten-free friendly!
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Grilled Asparagus Pasta Recipe: The Method
Ingredients
Preparation
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add noodles and cook according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat a grill, grill pan, or blue carbon steel pan lightly brushed with olive oil over medium-high heat. Chop the bottom ¼ inch off the ends of the asparagus and compost. Drizzle the spears with olive oil. Squeeze half a lemon over them and then add to the grill. Grill for 4-6 minutes until fork tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Heat a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and minced shallots. Saute for 2 minutes. Add garlic and sautee for 2 more minutes. Add white wine, sea salt, and pepper and raise heat to medium until bubbles appear. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add juice from half a lemon. Remove from heat.
- Add the noodles to the sauce and toss. Add a couple of tablespoons of olive oil if the pasta seems too dry. Top each plate of pasta with grilled asparagus, and lemon slices. Garnish with nutritional yeast if desired. Enjoy!
