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A skillet full of broccoli asparagus pasta.

Broccoli Asparagus Pasta

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This Broccoli Asparagus Pasta is a quick and easy veggie-forward meal. The dish has bright flavor from lemon juice and spring veggies. Use a bean-based pasta for some extra protein and have this dish on the table in 25 minutes!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 330
Author Elizabeth

Ingredients

  • 8 Ounces Spaghetti or Linguine
  • 1 Medium Yellow Onion thinly sliced
  • 2 Heads Broccolini whole or Broccoli, chopped into florets
  • 1 Bunch Asparagus
  • 3 Cloves Garlic minced
  • ¼ Cup Lemon Juice
  • 2 Tablespoons Tahini
  • ½ Teaspoon Salt
  • ⅛ Teaspoon Pepper
  • Red Pepper Flakes

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to the package directions. Reserve ¼ cup of the pasta water. Drain and rinse well.
  • In a large skillet, sauté the onion, broccolini, and asparagus for 5-7 minutes, until starting to soften. Cover with a lid to help the veggies cook.
  • Turn off the heat and add the cooked pasta, garlic, lemon juice, tahini, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the vegetables. Add a splash of pasta water to create a sauce.
  • Serve and season with red pepper flakes. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 326mg | Potassium: 454mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2358IU | Vitamin C: 93mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 4mg