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Shaved Asparagus Noodles with Pesto

5 from 2 votes
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By: Sarah BondUpdated: Jan 18, 2023 4 Comments

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Asparagus noodles recipe, a low carb asparagus pasta on a red background

Zucchini noodles are cool and all, but have you tried asparagus noodles? Like bright green fettuccine, this asparagus pasta makes a delicious low carb dinner!

Asparagus noodles in a bowl with pesto.

Asparagus season is *kind of* a big deal over here in Europe. Who knows, maybe it’s a big deal everywhere, but I didn’t really get into food until I moved here and then you start noticing things like asparagus season (does this make me a real adult now?)

I digress…asparagus. We love it, we cherish it, and it’s finally in season! So today we’re cooking up a big bowl of it in the form of this healthy asparagus pasta recipe!

Unlike most vegetable noodle recipes which require spiralizers, this asparagus pasta is made with just a vegetable peeler and a bunch of asparagus! You’ll essentially just shave your asparagus lengthwise to create long fettuccine-like noodles. Saute oh-so briefly to tenderize the noodles slightly, then stir in your favorite pasta add-ins!

Asparagus noodles in a bowl with pesto.

asparagus noodle Ingredients

  • Asparagus: Aim for the largest asparagus you can find, which will make for longer noodles that are easier to peel.
  • Pesto: Make your own classic pesto or make pesto out of carrot tops and spinach!
  • Extras: I love to sprinkle in some crumbled feta and pine nuts, but you could add whatever you’re feeling.

How To Make Asparagus Noodles

Step 1: Shave
Clean and dry asparagus to remove any dirt. Break off the tough bottom inch of each spear (this part is super chewy, we don’t want that). Use a vegetable peeler to shave the asparagus into long strips, moving from the tip to the bottom. This can take a few tries to get right, but you’ll get there!

Shaving asparagus into noodles.

Step 2: Saute
No boiling here! We’ll just cook the asparagus noodles very briefly in a pan. Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium/high heat, then add asparagus. Cook, tossing frequently, until asparagus noodles are bright green and slightly tender, just 1 to 2 minutes.

Shaved asparagus noodles in a bowl.

Step 3: Serve
Stir in pesto and feta, topping with pine nuts, salt, and pepper (these are more of suggestions – you can add any sauce of topping you want really!)

Asparagus noodles in a bowl with pesto and feta cheese.

Variations on asparagus pasta

I love the pesto/feta version of this asparagus pasta, but it would also be great with:

  • Romesco Sauce (and roasted cherry tomatoes)
  • Vegan Yum Sauce (and roasted chickpeas)
  • Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce (and a fried egg)
Asparagus noodles in a bowl with pesto and feta cheese.
Asparagus noodles in a bowl with pesto.

Shaved Asparagus Noodles with Pesto

5 from 2 votes
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
Author: Sarah Bond
Calories: 250kcal
Servings: 2 people
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Zucchini noodles are nice, but have you tried asparagus noodles? Like bright green fettuccine, this shaved asparagus pasta is a healthy pasta!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb asparagus 450 g
  • 1 tsp olive oil 5 mL
  • ¼ cup pesto 60 g
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese 30 g
  • Garnish with pine nuts, coarse sea salt, black pepper

Instructions 

  • Shave: Clean and dry asparagus. Break off the tough bottom inch of each spear. Use a vegetable peeler to shave the asparagus into long strips, moving from the tip to the bottom.
    Shaving asparagus noodles.
  • Saute: Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium/high heat, then add asparagus. Cook, tossing frequently, until asparagus noodles are bright green and slightly tender, just 1 to 2 minutes.
    Shaved asparagus noodles in a bowl.
  • Serve: Stir in pesto and feta, topping with pine nuts, salt, and pepper.
    Asparagus noodles in a bowl with pesto and feta cheese.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1serving Calories: 250kcal (13%) Carbohydrates: 11.6g (4%) Protein: 10.7g (21%) Fat: 19.6g (30%) Saturated Fat: 5.7g (36%) Cholesterol: 24mg (8%) Sodium: 404mg (18%) Potassium: 470mg (13%) Fiber: 5.3g (22%) Calcium: 190mg (19%) Iron: 5.2mg (29%)
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  1. Jenn Hilton says

    Posted on 6/20 at 5:08 pm

    Hi Sarah, pesto is awesome!! I’m vegan so I leave out the cheese, and I freeze the pesto in blobs on wax paper on a cookie sheet. Then put in a plastic baggie for winter use. I was told that omitting the cheese it freezes better. Add it in later. Have fun! Jen5 stars

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    • Sarah says

      Posted on 6/21 at 6:05 am

      Oh I’ll have to try that! Thanks for the tip, Jenn! 😀

  2. Jane Whittingham says

    Posted on 2/5 at 12:25 am

    Love asparagus and thought This recipe sounded interesting. It was a bit tricky at first to shave the asparagus not my finger but I soon got the hang of it! The taste was delicious and my husband loved it too. It’s going to be a regular in our house

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    • Sarah Bond says

      Posted on 2/5 at 9:06 am

      So happy to hear it, Jane! Shaving the asparagus does take a few tried to get right, glad you finally got there!

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