Asparagus & Lemon Pasta

recipe

• Step 1
  Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
• Step 2
  Use a paring knife to scrape off the spikes on the asparagus stalks.
• Step 3
  Wash the asparagus & snap off the woody ends. Slice the asparagus on the diagonal.
• Step 4
  Grate the lemon zest into a bowl.
• Step 5
  Juice the lemon into a separate bowl.
• Step 6
  Just before the pasta is done cooking, add the asparagus to the pot. Cook together for 2-3 min.
• Step 7
  Drain the pasta & asparagus, reserving a bit of the cooking liquid.
• Step 8
  Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the lemon juice. Stir & let it simmer for 2 min.
• Step 9
  Add the pasta & asparagus to the pan.
• Step 10
  Add a bit of the pasta cooking liquid. Stir & simmer.
• Step 11
  Add most of the grated parmesan. Cook, stirring until it comes together into a cheesy lemon-butter sauce. Season with salt & pepper.
• Step 12
  Add half of the lemon zest to the pan & mix.
• Step 13
  Serve the pasta garnished with the rest of the lemon zest & parmesan. Spring has sprung!