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Mediterranean Diet Asparagus Pasta
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Mediterranean Diet Asparagus Pasta Sauce

Mediterranean Diet Asparagus Pasta Sauce, a delicious and easy sauce recipe made with asparagus, peas, and Greek Yogurt.
Prep Time12 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
Course: Dinner, Meal
Cuisine: Mediterranean Diet, vegetarian
Search Result: Mediterranean Diet Asparagus Pasta Sauce
Servings: 4

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 12 oz Pasta. - cooked according to packaging.
  • 1.5 lbs Asparagus. - Prepared by removing the wooley ends (can be discarded), slicing off the tips whole and then dicing the remaining part. T
  • 1 cup Peas. -rinsed and drained.
  • 2 tsp Lemon Zest.
  • Seasonings as desired.
  • 2 tbsp Greek Yogurt.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil - or heart healthy butter, or vegan butter.
  • 3 tsp Garlic. - minced or chopped.
  • Parmesan Cheese optional, vegan parmesan can be used

Instructions

  • Start by cooking your pasta according to the packaging directions. Your pasta should be drained before adding it the this recipe. Then place the pasta into a large bowl.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Then carefully add the diced pieces of asparagus and the peas. Cook the ingredients for eight to 10 minutes or until the ingredients are softened.
  • Allow the ingredients to cool and then drain the water and transfer to a food processor or good blender.
  • Add the lemon zest and Greek yogurt to the food processor with the peas and asparagus and blend until you reach your desired consistency.
  • Pour the pasta sauce over the pasta in the large bowl and toss the ingredients until the pasta is covered with the sauce. Then transfer the pasta servings to the bowls or plates for serving.
  • In a large skillet on medium heat, heat your butter alternative or olive oil along with the garlic for one minute. Then add the tops of the asparagus and and optional seasonings and saute for two minutes. Top your pasta servings with the sauteed ingredients and any optional cheeses and serve.

Recipe Notes

*Please check the nutritional labels to assure that you are sticking to your diet restrictions for any substitutions used.
Also, please see the actual recipe post for further details on this recipe.
Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that are used.
To make this recipe fully vegan, please make sure that you are using fully vegan ingredients.
See Foodwineandlove.com for details on this recipe.

originally posted:

July 29, 2024
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Nutrition

Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 0.4mg | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 643mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1564IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 5mg
Please note: Nutritional data has been calculated using a tool that comes with this recipe card and not by me. This means that Nutritional Information is only an estimate and can vary especially with ingredients that you use. The accuracy of this tool may differ from other tools as expected. Also note that there is no instructional value to the video that may be attached to this recipe. It is only there for visual pleasure. For more information about the images in this recipe, please refer the the recipe instructions. Thank you!
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