Summer Pasta with Light Lemon Sauce, Green Asparagus, and Shrimp

Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with this delightful pasta dish featuring a light lemon sauce, tender green asparagus, and succulent shrimp. It’s a perfect harmony of fresh ingredients that will elevate any mealtime. Let’s dive into the recipe!

Ingredients:

  • 1 organic lemon
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 400g green asparagus
  • 250ml Alpro Cooking Light
  • 10 prawns (with shells)
  • 1 egg
  • 50g grated Parmesan cheese
  • 200-250g pasta (uncooked)

Instructions:

  1. Preparation:
  • Finely chop the garlic.
  • Trim the ends of the green asparagus by about 2 cm and cut the rest into thirds.
  • Zest the lemon and then halve it.
  1. Saute Asparagus and Garlic:
  • Heat some oil in a large non-stick pan or wok.
  • Saute the asparagus and garlic until the asparagus is tender. Then, remove them from the pan.
  1. Cook the Prawns and Prepare Pasta:
  • In the same pan, sauté the prawns (with shells) with a bit of oil and lemon juice for about 4 minutes, turning occasionally. Then, remove them from the pan.
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
  1. Prepare the Sauce:
  • In a tall container, mix together the egg, Alpro Cooking Light, salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese, and half of the lemon zest until well combined.
  1. Finish the Dish:
  • Return the asparagus to the pan and briefly sauté. Then, deglaze the pan with a bit of broth and lemon juice.
  • Add the sauce mixture to the pan and stir briefly. Season to taste.
  • Finally, add the cooked pasta to the pan and mix everything together. Serve the dish garnished with the cooked prawns and the remaining lemon zest.

Enjoy your delicious summer pasta dish!

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