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Creamy Lemon Asparagus Pasta

A bright and creamy one pot pasta dish that brings fresh spring flavors to your dinner table in minutes.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 Italian· July 16, 2026
Creamy Lemon Asparagus Pasta
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Prep
10 minutes
Cook
15 minutes
Total
25 minutes
Serves
4

This creamy asparagus pasta is one of my favorite go to dinners when I want something fresh and comforting. It combines tender asparagus with sweet peas and a lovely hit of lemon, all tied together by plenty of Parmesan cheese.

Because everything cooks in the same pot, cleanup is a total breeze. My top tip is to use fresh lemon zest to really brighten up the sauce before you serve it.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pasta of your choice
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions.

  2. 2

    Add the asparagus pieces to the boiling water during the last three minutes of cooking time.

  3. 3

    Add the frozen peas to the pot during the final minute of cooking.

  4. 4

    Drain the pasta and vegetables, reserving about half a cup of the cooking water.

  5. 5

    Return the empty pot to the stove over medium heat and melt the butter.

  6. 6

    Sauté the garlic for one minute until it smells great.

  7. 7

    Stir in the cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and warm.

  8. 8

    Toss the pasta and vegetables back into the pot, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water if you need to thin the sauce.

  9. 9

    Season with salt and pepper before serving warm.

💡 Tips

Serve this dish immediately while the sauce is silky and hot. You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for two days, just add a splash of milk when reheating to bring the creaminess back.

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