# Asparagus Linguine with Lemon and Mint

A super quick and easy linguine dish celebrating asparagus season, paired with lemon and mint for a fresh flavor.

- Total time: 15 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 200 g linguine
- 200 g asparagus
- 0.5 lemon
- 30 g butter
- 3 sprigs of mint
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Grana Padano cheese, plus extra for serving
- salt

## Instructions

1. Season the pasta water with plenty of salt.
2. Drop in the linguine to cook.
3. Remove the tips of the asparagus.
4. Slice the rest of the asparagus about one finger thick.
5. Drop the chopped asparagus with the pasta.
6. Add butter and a drizzle of olive oil to a pan on medium-high heat.
7. Use mint as a tea bag to infuse the flavor in the pan.
8. Add pasta water and the tip of the asparagus to the pan.
9. Discard the mint.
10. Add the pasta to the pan.
11. Collect all of the asparagus and drop them in.
12. Add freshly ground black pepper.
13. Add a small touch of butter.
14. Add a bit of lemon zest.
15. Add lemon juice.
16. Add loads of cheese.
17. Finish with a little bit of asparagus and pasta water.

## Equipment

- pot
- pan

## Tips

- Asparagus season is very short, so make the most of them.
- Use mint as a tea bag to infuse its flavor.
- The asparagus tops don't need too much cooking; keep them nice and crunchy.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/p/DI3YNlhgh3B/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/3551b877-68aa-4a8e-b1ad-43dd4a02b4dc
- Extracted: 2026-01-28

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