Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a cozy pasta night at home, these vegetarian pasta recipes will help you bring a hot dinner together in just 30 minutes! Loaded with texture and bold flavors, the whole family will love these satisfying dishes!
Ingredients
12ouncesfusilli pasta
1bunchfresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8-9 minutes. With 5-6 minutes of cooking time left (7 for large asparagus spears), add asparagus pieces to the boiling pasta. With 1-2 minutes remaining, add peas. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
Drain the pasta and veggies, but do not rinse. Add butter to the pot (the same one the pasta was cooked in) over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, add the shallot, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt; cook for 3 minutes.
Add sliced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, then add 1/4 cup pasta water, stirring together to combine. Stir pasta and veggies back in; add more pasta water as needed for desired "sauciness". Salt and pepper to taste. Top pasta with a generous sprinkle of fresh parmesan and a squeeze of lemon.