Lemon Asparagus Pasta

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
• 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• salt to taste
• freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. stir in penne and return to a boil. cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes. penne will still be slightly firm.
• stir asparagus into the pot with the boiling penne pasta and bring back to a boil; cook until pasta is tender and asparagus is softened but still bright green, about 3 more minutes. drain pasta and asparagus.
• place penne and asparagus into a large bowl; lightly stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly combined.