Lemon Asparagus Pasta

Lemon Asparagus Pasta

This citrusy lemon asparagus pasta is a delicious combo of crisp-tender asparagus with penne, lemon juice and zest, plus plenty of Parmesan cheese.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
378 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.

Ingredients

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

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