Bake to the roots
  • Deutsch
  • Home
  • Baking Basics
    • Baking Form Converter
  • Baking Recipes
    • Cakes A-Z
    • Cheesecakes
    • Apple Cakes
    • Loaf Cakes
    • Layer Cakes
    • Cookies
    • Cupcakes
    • Muffins
    • Pies
    • Tarts
    • Quiches
    • Bread & More
    • Breakfast
    • Vegan Recipes
    • Sugar-free Recipes
    • Holidays
      • Valentine’s Day
      • Easter
      • Mother’s Day
      • Halloween
      • Thanksgiving
      • Christmas
      • Christmas Cookies
    • Bake Together Recipes
  • Cooking Recipes
    • Cooking Recipes A-Z
    • Weeknight Dinner
    • Pasta & More
    • Casserole Dishes
    • Burger & Sandwiches
    • Soup Recipes
    • Stew Recipes
    • Salad Recipes
    • Pizza & More
    • Air Fryer Recipes
    • Countries & Regions
      • German Recipes
      • Asian Recipes
      • American Recipes
      • Italian Recipes
      • Greek Recipes
      • Spanish
        • Tapas Recipes
  • Seasons
    • Spring
    • Summer
    • Fall
    • Winter
  • About Me
No Result
View All Result
Bake to the roots
  • Deutsch
  • Home
  • Baking Basics
    • Baking Form Converter
  • Baking Recipes
    • Cakes A-Z
    • Cheesecakes
    • Apple Cakes
    • Loaf Cakes
    • Layer Cakes
    • Cookies
    • Cupcakes
    • Muffins
    • Pies
    • Tarts
    • Quiches
    • Bread & More
    • Breakfast
    • Vegan Recipes
    • Sugar-free Recipes
    • Holidays
      • Valentine’s Day
      • Easter
      • Mother’s Day
      • Halloween
      • Thanksgiving
      • Christmas
      • Christmas Cookies
    • Bake Together Recipes
  • Cooking Recipes
    • Cooking Recipes A-Z
    • Weeknight Dinner
    • Pasta & More
    • Casserole Dishes
    • Burger & Sandwiches
    • Soup Recipes
    • Stew Recipes
    • Salad Recipes
    • Pizza & More
    • Air Fryer Recipes
    • Countries & Regions
      • German Recipes
      • Asian Recipes
      • American Recipes
      • Italian Recipes
      • Greek Recipes
      • Spanish
        • Tapas Recipes
  • Seasons
    • Spring
    • Summer
    • Fall
    • Winter
  • About Me
No Result
View All Result
Bake to the roots
No Result
View All Result
Home Cooking Recipes from A-Z

Fettuccine al Limone with Green Asparagus

by baketotheroots
May 21, 2024
in Cooking Recipes from A-Z, Italian Recipes, Pasta & More, Spring
A A
0
  • 6Shares
  • 0
  • 0
  • 3
  • 3

    I love pasta – so a big bowl of noodles is something I absolutely gravitate to… even though I should avoid carbs. But what can you do when something is so delicious? It’s no different with these Fettuccine al Limone with Green Asparagus. So good! This dish is particular popular here in spring and beginning of summer when asparagus is available from local farms. Local and seasonal is always the best, right?! ;)

    Fettuccine al Limone mit Grünem Spargel | Bake to the roots
    Fettuccine al Limone mit Grünem Spargel | Bake to the roots

    We do pasta al limone quite often here at home – be it with spaghetti, fettuccine or orecchiette, for example. The lemony sauce works with any type of pasta. Purists serve the pasta as it is with the lemon sauce, while other people (those who a bit more experimental) throw some veggies or other ingredients into the pot as well… guilty as charged ;P

    Today some green asparagus found its way into the pot here, but you could also add other ingredients, in case you are in the mood. Pasta al limone is great with some sautéed prawns, for example, but also with salmon or chicken. If you are not into meat or fish I can also recommend some sugar snap peas or zucchini. The result will be equally delicious (at least in my opinion).

    Fettuccine al Limone mit Grünem Spargel | Bake to the roots
    Fettuccine al Limone mit Grünem Spargel | Bake to the roots

    Preparing this pasta here is very simple. You need some good olive oil (or good butter, if you prefer that), a bit of garlic, organic lemons (the juice AND the zest), Parmesan cheese, as well as some salt and pepper. That’s all you require for this basic sauce. Added veggies or a protein are a delicious bonus but not needed if you want to keep it simple ;)

    Simple and easy. I think there is not much that could go wrong when preparing the pasta… it’s really that easy. Well, you should not let the garlic burn or sauté the asparagus too long so it stays nice and crunchy – but that’s pretty much all you have to keep in mind. Easy-peasy, right?

    Gnocchi mit Pilzen, Spinat & Chorizo | Bake to the roots
    Click on the picture to get to the recipe –
    Pasta mit Fleischbällchen & Spinat | Bake to the roots
    Click on the picture to get to the recipe –

    Anyway. If you love pasta as much as we do, you might want to try other pasta recipes from the blog as well. These two are particularly good: my simple & easy Gnocchi with Mushrooms, Spinach & Chorizo and my Pasta with Meatballs & Spinach. So good! Both delicious and easy to prepare.

    INGREDIENTS / ZUTATEN

    • English
    • Deutsch

    (4 servings)

    17.6 oz. (500g) fettuccine (or similar pasta)
    some olive oil for frying
    1 large bunch of green asparagus, diagonally sliced
    2 garlic cloves, finely sliced
    2 organic lemons, zest & juice
    about 1.8 oz. (50g) Parmesan, grated (plus more for serving)
    some chili flakes (optional)
    salt, pepper

    (4 Portionen)

    500g Fettuccine (oder ähnliche Pasta)
    etwas Olivenöl zum Anbraten
    1 großer Bund grüner Spargel, diagonal in Scheiben
    2 Knoblauchzehen, in feinen Scheiben
    2 Bio-Zitronen, Schale & Saft
    etwa 50g Parmesan, fein gerieben (plus mehr zum Servieren)
    einige Chiliflocken (optional)
    Salz, Pfeffer

    Fettuccine al Limone mit Grünem Spargel | Bake to the roots
    Fettuccine al Limone mit Grünem Spargel | Bake to the roots
    Fettuccine al Limone mit Grünem Spargel | Bake to the roots
    Fettuccine al Limone mit Grünem Spargel | Bake to the roots

    DIRECTIONS / ZUBEREITUNG

    • English
    • Deutsch

    1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to the package instructions until »al dente«. Mine needed about 9 minutes. Drain when done but keep 1 cup of the pasta water for the sauce.

    2. While the pasta is cooking clean the asparagus and cut it into thin slices diagonally. Peel the garlic and cut it into thin slices. Wash the organic lemons with hot water and dry them. Use a potato peeler, cut off long strips of lemon zest (about 5 or 6), and juice the lemons. Grate the Parmesan and keep everything ready for cooking.

    3. A few minutes before the pasta is done, add a good amount of olive oil to a Dutch oven (or large frying pan) and heat up. Add the sliced asparagus and sauté for some time while stirring often until the asparagus is slightly colored in a few spots. Add the sliced garlic and lemon zest strips and continue sautéing for another minute or so. If the pasta is not ready yet, remove from the heat.

    4. If the pasta is ready, keep the Dutch oven/frying pan on the stove (medium-high heat). Add the drained pasta, lemon juice, and grated Parmesan and stir to combine. Gradually add some pasta water and stir in – the oil and water will emulsify and create a sauce. Don’t be shy stirring vigorously ;) When the pasta is nicely coated with the sauce, you’re done. Season with some chili flakes (optional), as well as salt and pepper to your liking. Serve immediately with some more grated Parmesan on top.

    1. Einen großen Topf mit Salzwasser zum Kochen bringen und die Fettuccine nach Packungsanleitung »al dente« kochen – bei mir hat das etwa 9 Minuten gedauert. Die fertigen Nudeln abgießen und dabei 1 Tasse vom Nudelwasser für die Soße auffangen.

    2. Während die Nudeln kochen, den Spargel säubern und diagonal in dünne Scheiben schneiden. Den Knoblauch schälen und ebenfalls in dünne Scheiben schneiden. Die Bio-Zitronen heiß abwaschen, trocknen und dann mit einem Sparschäler lange Streifen der Zitronenschale abschneiden (etwa 5-6 Streifen). Die Zitronen dann auspressen und den Saft auffangen. Den Parmesan fein reiben und alles zum Kochen bereithalten.

    3. Einige Minuten, bevor die Nudeln gar sind, eine gute Portion Olivenöl in einem großen (gusseisernen) Topf oder einer großen Pfanne erhitzen. Den dünn geschnittenen Spargel dazugeben und einige Minuten unter häufigem Umrühren anbraten, bis der Spargel hier und da etwas Farbe bekommen hat. Den Knoblauch und die Streifen der Zitronenschale dazugeben und etwa eine Minute mit dem Spargel zusammen andünsten. Sollten die Nudeln noch nicht fertig sein, den Topf mit dem Spargel vom Herd ziehen.

    4. Sollten die Nudeln gar sein, den Topf/die Pfanne bei mittlerer Hitzezufuhr auf dem Herd lassen bzw. wieder darauf stellen. Die abgetropften Nudeln zusammen mit dem Zitronensaft und Parmesan dazugeben und alles gut vermengen. Nach und nach etwas vom aufgefangenen Nudelwasser dazugeben und unterrühren – Olivenöl und Nudelwasser sollten sich durch das ständige Rühren zu einer cremigen Soße verbinden (emulgieren). Nicht schüchtern sein beim Rühren ;) Die Nudeln sind fertig, sobald sie rundum mit Soße bedeckt sind. Mit einigen Chiliflocken (optional), sowie Salz und Pfeffer würzen. Die Nudeln sofort servieren und nach Belieben noch mit etwas geriebenem Parmesan bestreuen.

    Fettuccine al Limone mit Grünem Spargel | Bake to the roots
    Fettuccine al Limone mit Grünem Spargel | Bake to the roots

    Craving more? Keep in touch on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest for new post updates and more. You can also contact me with any questions or inquiries!

    Here is a version of the recipe you can print easily.

    Print
    clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
    Fettuccine al Limone mit Grünem Spargel | Bake to the roots

    Fettuccine al Limone with Green Asparagus

    5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star No reviews
    • Author: Bake to the roots
    • Prep Time: 00:10
    • Cook Time: 00:15
    • Total Time: 00:20
    • Yield: 4 1x
    • Category: Pasta
    • Cuisine: Italy
    • Diet: Vegetarian
    Print Recipe
    Pin Recipe

    Description

    A simple and easy-to-prepare pasta dish everybody loves here: Fettuccine al Limone with Green Asparagus. So good you want to make it every day!


    Ingredients

    Scale

    17.6 oz. (500g) fettuccine (or similar pasta)
    some olive oil for frying
    1 large bunch of green asparagus, diagonally sliced
    2 garlic cloves, finely sliced
    2 organic lemons, zest & juice
    about 1.8 oz. (50g) Parmesan, grated (plus more for serving)
    some chili flakes (optional)
    salt, pepper


    Instructions

    1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to the package instructions until »al dente«. Mine needed about 9 minutes. Drain when done but keep 1 cup of the pasta water for the sauce.

    2. While the pasta is cooking clean the asparagus and cut it into thin slices diagonally. Peel the garlic and cut it into thin slices. Wash the organic lemons with hot water and dry them. Use a potato peeler, cut off long strips of lemon zest (about 5 or 6), and juice the lemons. Grate the Parmesan and keep everything ready for cooking.

    3. A few minutes before the pasta is done, add a good amount of olive oil to a Dutch oven (or large frying pan) and heat up. Add the sliced asparagus and sauté for some time while stirring often until the asparagus is slightly colored in a few spots. Add the sliced garlic and lemon zest strips and continue sautéing for another minute or so. If the pasta is not ready yet, remove from the heat.

    4. If the pasta is ready, keep the Dutch oven/frying pan on the stove (medium-high heat). Add the drained pasta, lemon juice, and grated Parmesan and stir to combine. Gradually add some pasta water and stir in – the oil and water will emulsify and create a sauce. Don’t be shy stirring vigorously ;) When the pasta is nicely coated with the sauce, you’re done. Season with some chili flakes (optional), as well as salt and pepper to your liking. Serve immediately with some more grated Parmesan on top.


    Notes

    Adapted from bonappetit.com

    Did you make this recipe?

    Share a photo and tag us — we can't wait to see what you've made!

    Links marked with an asterisk (*) are affiliate links (advertising/Werbung) to Amazon Germany. If you click on one of those links and buy something via this link, I will get a commission for that sale. The price of whatever you buy is not affected in any way by this.

    Fettuccine al Limone with Green Asparagus | Bake to the roots
    Fettuccine al Limone with Green Asparagus | Bake to the roots
    Fettuccine al Limone with Green Asparagus | Bake to the roots
    Fettuccine al Limone with Green Asparagus | Bake to the roots
    Tags: AsparagusLemonPasta

    Related Posts

    Pasta e Fagioli | Bake to the roots

    Pasta e Fagioli (Italian Pasta Soup)

    by baketotheroots
    December 16, 2025
    0

    There are dishes that taste like home – in this case here, even if you're not Italian. In Germany, we love our pea or bean...

    Koreanische Tteokbokki mit Gochujang | Bake to the roots

    Korean Tteokbokki with Gochujang

    by baketotheroots
    November 18, 2025
    0

    I assume not everyone is familiar with Korean rice cakes. Let's be clear – they're not sweet pastries. Rice cakes are something more similar to...

    Stir-Fry mit Nudeln, Gemüse & Schweinefleisch | Bake to the roots

    Pork, Veggies & Noodle Stir-Fry

    by baketotheroots
    October 21, 2025
    0

    A simple Stir-fry with Noodles, Veggies & Pork is a popular dish in our house. Our wok heats up quickly, and the rest is done...

    Next Post
    Haferflocken Erdnussbutter M&M's Cookies | Bake to the roots

    Oats Peanut Butter & M&M's Cookies

    Erdbeeren Mascarpone Tartelettes | Bake to the roots

    Strawberry Mascarpone Tartlets

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

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

    Recipe rating 5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

    About me


    Hi, my name is Marc. I’m a graphic designer.
    I love my job, but in between I love to bake and try new things in the kitchen. A lot of my friends and colleagues encourage me to bake – for a very simple reason: they get the leftovers – and it seems they like it most of the time. ;)

    Read more…

    Social Media

    • 105.4k Followers
    • 20.8k Fans
    • 36.9k Followers
    • 18.5k Followers
    • 1.1k Subscribers
    • 14.2k Subscribers

    Food Blog Award 2016 - Bester Back Blog

    AMA Foodblog Award 2016 - Top 6 Videobeitrag

    German Food Blog Contest 2016 Top 10

    German Food Blog Contest 2017 Auszeichnung

    Recent Posts

    • Air Fryer Banana Quark Fritters
    • (German) Green Split Pea Stew
    • Air Fryer Honey Mustard Pretzel Bites
    • Quick & Easy Vanilla Crescent Cookie Dessert
    • Easy Homemade Walnut Brownie Mix

    Categories

    Tags

    Almonds Apple Banana Blueberry Bread Breakfast Brownies Buttercream Cake Caramel Cheese Cheesecake Cherries Chocolate Christmas Cinnamon Coconut Cookies Cupcakes Desserts Dinner Easter Hazelnuts Homemade Lemon lunch Meat Nuts Oats Pasta Pies Potatoes Raspberries Salad Savory Snacks Stew Strawberries Streusels Tarts Tomato Vanilla Vegan Walnuts Yeast

    Links marked with an asterisk (*) are affiliate links (advertising/Werbung) to Amazon Germany. If you click on one of those links and buy something via this link, I will get a commission for that sale. The price of whatever you buy is not affected in any way by this.

    Cookie Mania: 100 Irresistible Cookie Recipes.

    My new book is packed with my best cookie recipes.

    Grab your copy (in German) and become a master of the cookie arts!
    ▪ Includes vegan, gluten-free, and sugar-free recipes
    ▪ A must-have for cookie-holics!

    Category

    Archive

    Good to know…

    ▪ About me

    ▪ Contact

    ▪ Collaborations

    ▪ Impressum

    ▪ Datenschutzerklärung

    © 2014-2025 Bake to the roots – Made with ♥ by Marc Kromer | Bake to the roots. All rights reserved.

    No Result
    View All Result
    • Deutsch
    • Home
    • Baking Basics
      • Baking Form Converter
    • Baking Recipes
      • Cakes A-Z
      • Cheesecakes
      • Apple Cakes
      • Loaf Cakes
      • Layer Cakes
      • Cookies
      • Cupcakes
      • Muffins
      • Pies
      • Tarts
      • Quiches
      • Bread & More
      • Breakfast
      • Vegan Recipes
      • Sugar-free Recipes
      • Holidays
        • Valentine’s Day
        • Easter
        • Mother’s Day
        • Halloween
        • Thanksgiving
        • Christmas
        • Christmas Cookies
      • Bake Together Recipes
    • Cooking Recipes
      • Cooking Recipes A-Z
      • Weeknight Dinner
      • Pasta & More
      • Casserole Dishes
      • Burger & Sandwiches
      • Soup Recipes
      • Stew Recipes
      • Salad Recipes
      • Pizza & More
      • Air Fryer Recipes
      • Countries & Regions
        • German Recipes
        • Asian Recipes
        • American Recipes
        • Italian Recipes
        • Greek Recipes
        • Spanish
    • Seasons
      • Spring
      • Summer
      • Fall
      • Winter
    • About Me
    • Contact

    © 2014-2025 Bake to the roots
    Made with ♥ by Marc Kromer | Bake to the roots. All rights reserved.

     
    Send this to a friend