Perfect during the Asparagus Season
Serves 2 (10 GLs per serving)
With the asparagus season in full swing, I thought I’d post another recipe for you staring asparagus. Pasta is certainly not a
forbidden food. However you may feel like this is quite a smallish portion by comparison to usual pasta portion sizes so
have this dish as a lighter meal option and add a large salad.
The fleshy green asparagus spears are flavourful and tender. They have been considered a delicacy for centuries and many people await their arrival every spring with great anticipation. An extra bonus is that this delicacy is also packed with great nutrients like vitamin A & C so don’t feel bad about indulging.
Ingredients:
- 80g wholemeal or egg pasta
- 140g reduced fat cream cheese (Philadelphia Light or organic variety)
- 14 asparagus spears
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp mild red chilli powder
- 1 tbsp grated, fresh parmesan cheese
Method:
- Cook the pasta until it is firm but cooked through.
- In a separate pan, steam the asparagus until it is al dente and set aside.
- Fry the onions and garlic in the olive oil until lightly browned. Then add the lemon juice, chilli powder and cream
cheese and stir until the mixture looks like a thick sauce. Season with pepper. If the sauce becomes too thick, add
a little milk or water. - Toss with the pasta, mix thoroughly and top with the asparagus spears, grated parmesan and chopped fresh parsley
- Serve with a large, green salad.
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