Spiralized Pasta with Egg and Asparagus
Spiralized pasta with egg and asparagus is a simple, veggie-packed dinner that gets dinner on the table quickly. Top with a perfectly poached egg to complete the meal!
Servings: 4
Calories: 235kcal
Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups snap peas ends trimmed
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lemon zested + juiced
- ½ cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 4 eggs or more if you want!
For a ½ zoodle ½ linguine version:
- 4 oz linguine
- 2 zucchini spiralized (500g/8 loosely packed cups)
Instructions
Linguine and Zoodle version
- Cook pasta according to directions on package.
- When there is around 5 minutes remaining for the pasta, start cooking the vegetables: heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the asparagus and snap peas, and cook for 3 minutes. Add the zucchini noodles and garlic. Cook for 3-4 mintues, mixing frequently with tongs.
- When zucchini is soft, add the lemon zest, lemon juice and parmesan cheese.
- Scoop the pasta out of the boiling water (don't drain yet!) and add to the pan with the zucchini. Toss evenly and arrange on plates.
- Drain all but 2 inches of water from the pasta pot.
- Crack the eggs into the water and cook for 3 minutes, or until eggs are cooked to your liking. Scoop out of the water and place on top of the pasta.
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Notes
Storage
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days with the exception of the eggs
- you might want to cook eggs fresh as poached eggs don’t store well
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 batch | Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 204mg | Sodium: 408mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g