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Lemony Shaved Asparagus Linguine + How to Get More Protein Into Your Pasta Dinners

0 · Apr 12, 2018 · Kiersten · Leave a Comment

Ah, pasta. The go-to dinner for uncreative and short-on-time vegetarians everywhere. Not that there’s anything wrong with that! Pasta is delicious, after all. And it’s versatile—switch up the sauces and vegetables you add and you’ve got a completely different dish.

Lemony Shaved Asparagus Linguine + How to Get More Protein Into Your Pasta Dinners
In my house, we have pasta once a week. It’s rarely even a recipe–most often, I wing it. But as I’ve become more conscious about nutrition and how much protein I eat a day, I’ve also realized that the veggie-and-pasta dinners I used to prepare were pretty light in the protein department.

Lemony Shaved Asparagus Linguine + How to Get More Protein Into Your Pasta Dinners
Here are some changes I’ve made to make our pasta dinners a little more substantive.

Add some “meat.” I’m partial to Field Roast sausages and Upton’s Italian Seitan. If I’m feeling especially ambitious, I’ll make some meatless meatballs.

Pair pasta with legumes. I love Kitchen Treaty’s Red Lentil Marinara, which can be made in big batches and frozen. White beans and chickpeas are also good with pasta.

Top with cheese. Just 1/4 cup of a hard cheese can add up to 10 grams of protein to your bowl of pasta.

Try pasta with a higher protein content. We really love Banza pasta, which has 25 grams of protein per serving because it’s made with chickpeas—but it still tastes fantastic. Trader Joe’s has two bean-based pastas that my family likes too, although the black bean one is hit or miss with my daughter thanks to the color.

Lemony Shaved Asparagus Linguine + How to Get More Protein Into Your Pasta Dinners Lemony Shaved Asparagus Linguine + How to Get More Protein Into Your Pasta Dinners
While you can make this Lemony Shaved Asparagus Linguine with any pasta you prefer, this is the kind of dish that I like to make with a higher protein pasta just so I’m not feeling ravenous a few hours after eating. (Carbs! So delicious, but so not filling! At least for me.) Spring asparagus are sliced into ribbons—easy to do with a vegetable peeler—and tossed with linguine, olive oil, and freshly squeezed lemon juice.

To add some texture and a bit of extra flavor, I like to top this with crispy, garlicky panko. I made a recipe many, many years ago from Cooking Light that topped pasta with panko and I just loved that combination and it’s been in my back pocket ever since. It’s especially great in a pasta that’s not too saucy—when you want to add a little oomph.


Photos by Lindsey Johnson

Lemony Shaved Asparagus Linguine

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Choose a higher protein linguine option, like chickpea, over traditional and this simple vegetarian pasta dinner packs in 34 grams of protein per serving.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine Pasta
Servings 4 servings
Calories 549 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 2 cloves garlic divided
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 ounces dry linguine I used Banza, cooked until just al dente (a minute or two less than the package instructions)
  • 1 pound asparagus sliced into ribbons with a vegetable peeler
  • Zest from 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
See also
Mediterranean Pasta with White Beans and Arugula

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet over medium, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil until it's shimmering.
  • Crush one of the garlic cloves in a garlic press; add it to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the panko and toast it until it's lightly browned, about 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Season the panko mixture with salt and pepper and transfer to a bowl. Wipe the skillet clean to remove any remaining crumbs.
  • Return the skillet to the stovetop, still on medium heat. Crush the second garlic clove. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the linguine and asparagus; toss to coat (tongs work well for this).
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and add the lemon zest, juice, parmesan cheese and basil; toss again to distribute the ingredients evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then divide into bowls. Sprinkle each serving with 2 tablespoons of the panko mixture and additional parmesan, if desired.

Notes

Don't want to fuss with shaving the asparagus? Just cut it into 1-inch pieces and steam until tender, then toss in the skillet with the linguine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 of the recipeCalories: 549kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 34gFat: 19.4gSaturated Fat: 2.4gFiber: 19.1gSugar: 12.8g
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