• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Vegan Heaven

  • Home
  • Categories
    • Beans/Legumes
    • Beverages
    • Breakfast
    • Burger & Co
    • Entrées
    • Pasta
    • Salads
    • Snacks
    • Sweets
  • Recipes
  • Vegan Life
    • Going Vegan
    • Vegan Travel
      • Vegan in Canada and the USA (East Coast)
      • Vegan in Lisbon
  • About
    • About Me
    • Impressum
    • Privacy Policy

Lemon Asparagus Pasta – Ready in 20 Minutes!

March 15, 2018 by Sina 11 Comments

25.4Kshares
  • Pinterest25.3K
  • Facebook106
  • Twitter
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe
Lemon Asparagus Pasta

This lemon asparagus pasta is not only super delicious but also very easy to make. It’s basically a one pot recipe. And it’s just the perfect recipe to embrace spring! 

Lemon Asparagus Pasta

I don’t know about you, but I’m so ready for spring. I thought the weather was finally getting better, but then we got another huge snow storm here in Montreal. Yikes! Nothing I want in March! So at least I need to have some spring recipes on my plate and this easy vegan lemon asparagus pasta is one of my favorites!

The recipe for this lemon asparagus pasta is basically a spin-off of my lemon spaghetti with spinach. We’ve had it so many times in the last few months, so I wanted to make an asparagus pasta with it. And I absolutely loved it!

Lemon Asparagus Pasta

What You Need For the Lemon Asparagus Pasta:

The ingredient list for this pasta is pretty short. No hard to find ingredients!

You’ll need:

  • one onion
  • garlic
  • vegetable broth
  • coconut milk
  • gemelli pasta
  • one lemon
  • fresh green asparagus
  • salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes

As always you can find the full ingredient list and the recipe instructions in a separate recipe box at the end of this post.

Lemon Asparagus Pasta

This Lemon Asparagus Pasta is:

  • vegan
  • super easy to make
  • ready in about 20 minutes
  • a one pot recipe
  • budget-friendly
  • perfect for spring
  • super comforting
  • kind of decadent, which makes it perfect for date night!

How To Make Asparagus Pasta

As I’ve already said, this lemon asparagus pasta is a one pot pasta recipe. This means everything is cooked in one pot including the uncooked pasta. You only have to sauté the chopped onions and the garlic.

I decided to pan-fry the green asparagus for this recipe. You can either do this in the same pot before cooking the pasta and set them aside if you want to make a real one pot recipe. If you don’t mind getting another pan dirty, you can also do this while the pasta is cooking. Just add some oil in the pot or a pan and cook the asparagus for about 5-8 minutes depending on how thick they are. I usually cut them into 2 inch pieces so they are easier to eat in the asparagus pasta. Make sure to cut off the woody ends of the asparagus. If you don’t know how to do this, check out this video on how to trim green asparagus. I like green asparagus pasta best with a creamy sauce.

Lemon Asparagus Pasta

Can you buy vegan cream? And what is soy cream?

Before I became vegan, I used to love asparagus with cream sauce. Using coconut milk for this vegan asparagus pasta with lemon is such a great and easy way to get a creamy sauce without using dairy. I also like using vegan soy cream or even oat cream when I can find it. Many supermarkets offer soy cream these days, for example those from alpro or Belsoy. They both make a great substitute for dairy cream in creamy sauces. They’re rich and smooth without using any dairy products.

However, I’d say if you live in a rural area and have problems finding special vegan products, canned coconut milk is the easiest alternative to make vegan creamy sauces besides nut butters. You can find it in basically every supermarket. Make sure to use the full-fat version. I also decided to use canned coconut milk for my lemon asparagus pasta.

Lemon Asparagus Pasta

I hope you like the recipe for this lemon asparagus pasta as much as we do around here!

Sina – xx

 

 

 

Lemon Asparagus Pasta

Lemon Asparagus Pasta

This lemon asparagus pasta is not only super delicious but also very easy to make. It's basically a one pot recipe. And it's just the perfect recipe to embrace spring! 
5 from 8 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Entrée
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 539kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup canned coconut milk (full fat)
  • 9 oz gemelli pasta
  • juice of one small lemon
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 17 oz fresh green asparagus
  • salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste
  • red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)

Instructions

  • Cut off the woody ends of the green asparagus and cut it into 2 inch pieces. Pan-fry it. You can either do this in the same pot before cooking the pasta and set them aside if you want to make a real one pot recipe. Or if you don't mind getting another pan dirty, you can also do this while the pasta is cooking. Just add some oil in a non-sticky pot or a pan and cook the asparagus for about 5-8 minutes depending on how thick they are.
  • In a large pot, heat some oil and sauté the onion for 3 minutes until it becomes translucent. Then add the garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Add the uncoooked pasta, the vegetable broth, the coconut milk, and the lemon juice. Cook for 15-18 minutes. Stir a couple of times while cooking.
  • When the pasta is al dente, stir in the lemon zest and the cooked asparagus. Cook for 2 more minutes and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 539kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 2579mg | Potassium: 813mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 55% | Vitamin C: 51% | Calcium: 12% | Iron: 23%
Tried this recipe?Mention @_veganheaven_ or tag #veganheaven!
Rate the recipe!If you like this recipe, please leave a good rating! This will help other readers.

Filed Under: All Recipes, Pasta, Recipe Tagged With: asparagus pasta recipe, asparagus pasta vegan, asparagus pasta vegan recipe, asparagus pasta with lemon, can you buy vegan cream, how to make asparagus pasta, lemon asparagus pasta, lemon asparagus pasta recipe, recipe lemon asparagus pasta, vegan asparagus pasta, what is soy cream

Previous Post: « 40 Amazing Vegan Spring Recipes
Next Post: Vegan Carrot Cake with Coconut Cream »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Nina

    October 14, 2019 at 16:56


    It was so creamy and delicious!!! Thank you for this recipe! I also used brown rice instead and it came out still great!

    Reply
  2. Kim

    May 27, 2019 at 5:57


    I just made this, and it was delicious. I toasted the asparagus and added some fresh basil on top. Will be making it again.

    Reply
  3. Brandy Mouser

    May 24, 2019 at 3:16


    So great! I made this exactly as written. And my husband even says it is “damn good”
    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  4. Sarah

    May 23, 2019 at 18:55

    Listen. Let me tell you something. This stuff is amazing! And I don’t say that lightly.. Easy to make, healthy, and delicious!!!

    Reply
  5. Tracy

    February 21, 2019 at 21:29


    Wow, absolutely delicious. My coworkers & husband are both having a hard time stopping…like nothing we’ve tasted before. The coconut milk gives it almost a hint of sweetness & it’s creamy without being “gluey” at all. It’s a keeper!!
    p.s. it did reduce the onion & garlic slightly but that’s a personal preference & bowtie pasta was what we had on hand. YUM

    Reply
  6. Brandi

    September 4, 2018 at 2:35


    This has became one of our go to favorites! We used gluten free pasta and our multipot. Super quick, healthy and yummy! Oh and the lunch leftovers make me happy!

    Reply
  7. Lauren

    June 13, 2018 at 23:20


    Love this recipe! Using coconut milk was great! Super creamy and delicious! Making more tonight!

    Reply
  8. Lisa

    June 6, 2018 at 2:57


    This was really good!! Definitely will make again. I roasted the asparagus at 425 for 8-10mins with some crushed garlic and a little olive oil

    Reply
  9. April

    June 1, 2018 at 23:32


    This pasta is so creamy! It’s just perfect for spring and summer, super light. I will definitely make it again.

    Reply
  10. Paige

    April 6, 2018 at 1:31

    So yummy! I used bow tie pasta since that’s what I had, and threw in a tomato to stretch it. Super-good! Thanks!

    Reply
  11. Tom

    April 2, 2018 at 3:00

    I made the Lemon Asparagus Pasta for Easter Sunday today and I was the only vegan 🌱 and EVERYONE went back for seconds!! They had fun, ( wine helped) watching me whip this up!! Thanks!! 🙏

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Tumblr
  • Twitter
Sina-Veganheaven

Hi, Thanks for stopping by! I'm Sina and this is my recipe blog where I share heavenly simple and sinfully delicious vegan recipes.

Most Popular
Spaghetti with Bean Balls Chocolate Hazelnut Donuts Cauliflower Hot Wings Southwestern Pasta Salad Rice paper rolls with mango and mint Creamy Vegan One Pot Pasta

Footer

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Tumblr
  • Twitter

Affiliate Disclaimer:

Some posts may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links and actually decide to buy it, I’ll receive a small percentage of the total price - of course this does not cause any extra costs for you. I only recommend products that I personally love and use regularly.

Copyright © 2019 by Vegan Heaven · Privacy Policy

  • 25.3K
  • 106
We use cookies to improve your experience. You accept this by clicking "Okay" or continue to use our site. Find out more.