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Lemon Asparagus Pasta

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30 min

Lemon Asparagus Pasta

Lemon Asparagus Pasta Photo 1

Category

Pasta Recipes

Time

30 min

Serving

8 persons

Calories

378

Rating

4.00★ (62)

Cuisine

Author: Victoria Buriak
This appetizing asparagus pasta dish is flavored with lemon zest and lemon juice. It's easy to make and can sit out during warm weather. Can be served hot, warm, or cold.

Ingredients

  • penne pasta: 1 pack (16 ounce pack)
  • asparagus, trimmed and: 1 pound (cut into 2-inch pieces, fresh)
  • lemon, zested and: 1 piece (juiced)
  • Parmesan cheese: 1 cup (grated)
  • olive oil: 0.5 cup
  • salt: (to taste)
  • freshly cracked black pepper: (to taste)

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Stages of cooking

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  1. 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.
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  2. Stir asparagus into the pot with the boiling penne pasta and bring back to a boil; cook until pasta is al dente and asparagus is tender-crisp but still bright green, about 3 more minutes. Drain pasta and asparagus.
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  3. 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.
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