Quick and Easy Lemon Garlic Pasta with Asparagus

Lemon Garlic Pasta with Asparagus

Ingredients

• 12 oz pasta of choice
• 2 Tbsp Vegan Butter
• 1 Shallot, minced
• 2-3 Cups Asparagus, roughly chopped
• 4 Cloves Garlic, minced
• ½ Tsp Salt
• ½ Tsp Dried Oregano
• ½ Tsp Dried Basil
• ¾ Cup Vegan Cream
• 1 Cup Veggie Broth, or more vegan cream if you want it creamier
• 1 Cup Vegan Parmesan
• 1 Tsp Lemon Zest
• 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
• ½ Tbsp Cornstarch + 2 Tbsp Water

Instructions

1. In a large pot, cook your pasta as directed on the package. While pasta is cooking, heat up a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add your butter. Swirl it around until completely melted.
2. Once your butter is melted, add your shallots and cook for 5 minutes or until it starts to become translucent. Add your asparagus and garlic and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until asparagus starts to become more vibrant.
3. Add your salt, oregano, and basil and mix around and cook for 1 minute. Stir in your vegan cream, veggie broth, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir in your vegan parm until it’s melted and mixed in. Bring your mixture to a simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Mix your cornstarch with water to create a slurry and add the slurry to your sauce. This will help thicken it up slightly. Once it’s mixed in and your sauce has slightly thickened, add your pasta and stir it around until fully coated.
5. Garnish with extra vegan parmesan, red pepper flakes, fresh herbs, and a slice of lemon. Enjoy!

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