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A vibrant bowl of spring veggie pasta dinner with fresh seasonal vegetables.

Bright & Herby Spring Veggie Pasta Dinner

A vibrant and fresh pasta dish featuring tender asparagus, sweet peas, and juicy cherry tomatoes tossed with a light lemon-herb sauce and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a quick and flavorful spring or summer meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 oz long pasta (spaghetti, linguine, fettuccine)
  • 1 bunch Asparagus trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup Green Peas fresh or frozen
  • 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 3-4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 Lemon juiced and zested
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs mixed (parsley, basil, chives), chopped
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated (plus more for serving)
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
  • Salt To taste
  • Black Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet or Dutch oven

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven, then sauté minced garlic and red pepper flakes for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add trimmed asparagus to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they start to become tender-crisp.
  4. Stir in green peas, halved cherry tomatoes, vegetable broth, lemon juice, and zest, then bring to a gentle simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together and adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce.
  6. Remove from heat, stir in grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh herbs, and season generously with salt and black pepper before serving with extra Parmesan.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider toasting the red pepper flakes in the olive oil before adding the garlic. Adjust seasoning to your preference, and feel free to add a splash of white wine with the vegetable broth for added depth.