Vegan Pasta | Creamy Asparagus & Lemon

Courtney Budzyn
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Vegan Pasta | Creamy Asparagus & Lemon

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Ingredients

30 mins
  1. 1 BunchAsparagus, Trimmed and Washed
  2. 1Lemon Sliced and the juice of ½ a lemon
  3. Olive Oil
  4. 1Large Onion, Finely Diced
  5. 4 ClovesGarlic, Minced
  6. 2 TablespoonsEarth Balance Vegan Butter (Or use Olive Oil)
  7. 4 TablespoonsAll-Purpose Flour
  8. 3 CupsUnsweetened Almond Milk
  9. 10 OuncesBow Tie Pasta
  10. 2 TeaspoonsItalian Seasoning
  11. 1 TeaspoonGarlic Powder
  12. 1/2 TeaspoonCayenne Pepper
  13. to TasteSalt and Pepper

Cooking Instructions

30 mins
  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees

  2. 2

    Add asparagus to a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Top with thin slices of lemon and bake for 20 minutes.

  3. 3

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add pasta. Cook according to pasta instructions.

  4. 4

    In a large skillet, melt the vegan butter in with a tablespoon of olive oil over medium high heat. Add onion and cook until translucent.

  5. 5

    Add the garlic and cook until fragrant. About 2 minutes.

  6. 6

    Add flour stirring constantly and cook for 2 minutes.

  7. 7

    Whisk in almond milk. Add Italian seasoning, garlic powder, cayenne, and another pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 10 minutes.

  8. 8

    Once asparagus is cooked, cut into thirds and add to the sauce along with the roasted lemon. *Hint: Don’t eat the lemon…this just adds flavor.

  9. 9

    Squeeze lemon juice over the sauce and stir. Drain pasta and add to the creamy sauce. Top with fresh basil and enjoy!

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