Spring is in the air and we’re loving it! Right on time for our new blog post. We’re bringing the fresh, flavours of spring to your table with this Spring Time Pasta recipe. Brighten up your next lunch or dinner with this light but satisfying spring dish!

 

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 6 oz. dry whole wheat pasta
  • 1 Tbsp. butter (unsalted, if possible)
  • ½ cup frozen edamame
  • 10-14 asparagus, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
  • ¼ cup sliced green onions, white parts only (about 2 medium)
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice plus 1 tsp. finely grated lemon peel (lemon zest)
  • ¼ tsp. sea salt or Himalayan salt
  • ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp. sliced green onion, green parts only
  • 1 tsp. chopped celery leaves
  • 1 tsp. chopped dill

 

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; reserve ¼ cup pasta water.
  • While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add edamame, asparagus, and white parts of green onion; cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
  • Remove skillet from heat; add yogurt, lemon juice, lemon peel, salt, and pepper.
  • Add pasta, green parts of green onion, celery leaves, and dill; toss to combine. Add splashes of reserved pasta cooking water, as needed, to coat pasta in sauce.
  • Divide evenly among serving plates

We hope you enjoy these fresh flavours, it’s like spring in a plate!