Asparagus & Lemon Pasta

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 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid (per serving).

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!