Spaghetti with Asparagus and Lemon [Bulkbites.com]

• Servings: 4
• Time: 25 minutes

Asparagus has been widely known and used not just for its strong and unique taste, but also for its health benefits. This diuretic vegetable is loaded with lots of vitamins and minerals. In addition to this, asparagus contains manganese, potassium, copper, selenium, riboflavin, thiamin, vitamins K, E, C and beta-carotene. Regular consumption of asparagus prevents formation of kidney stones, reduces risks associated with diabetes, etc. Whole-wheat spaghetti is a wonderful source of healthy fats, protein, appetite-suppressing fiber, antioxidants, vitamin B, vitamin E, etc. Regular consumption of this food can help alleviate problems related to digestion, cancer, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, etc.

Nutrition

• calories: 488
• protein: 22
• carbs: 91
• fat: 8
• saturated fat: 2.52
• polyunsaturated fat: 1.12
• monounsaturated fat: 3.4
• cholesterol: 11
• sodium: 214
• potassium: 479
• dietary fiber: 2.62
• sugars: 0
• vitamin a: 55
• vitamin c: 44
• calcium: 224
• iron: 6
• magnesium: 0
• complex carbs: 88.38
• other fats: 0.96

Ingredients

• 1 fruit without seeds Lemons, raw, with peel
• 1 tablespoon Oil, olive, salad or cooking
• 0.52 cup Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat
• 1 package Asparagus, frozen, unprepared
• 453 gram Spaghetti, whole-wheat, dry

Instructions

• Take little salt water and cook pasta in it according to directions. Set aside ½ cup of this water.
• Then take a small bowl. Add 2 tbsp lemon juice and lemon zest in it.
• Now peel asparagus in a ribbon form using a vegetable peeler.
• Now add cooked pasta in a pot. Then toss it with little pasta water, ground pepper, salt, oil cheese, lemon juice and zest and asparagus.
• Divide the above combination equally between 4 bowls and top each of them with Parmesan.
• Serve immediately.