Dinner for 4

Lemon Asparagus Pasta

Name: Lemon Asparagus Pasta
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 oz spaghetti; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 10 large asparagus spears; 6 large garlic cloves; 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper (optional); 1 tbsp lemon zest (optional); 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 tsp kosher salt; 4 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/2 cup minced italian parsley; 10 basil leaves; 1 cup finely grated pecorino romano (optional)

Toss spaghetti and asparagus with garlic, lemon zest, cream, butter, herbs, and cheese for a smooth pasta dinner.

$3.70per serving $$$

30 minstart to table

4servings

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Ingredients

12 oz spaghetti
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
10 large asparagus spears
6 large garlic cloves
1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper (optional)
1 tbsp lemon zest (optional)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tsp kosher salt
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 cup minced italian parsley
10 basil leaves
1 cup finely grated pecorino romano (optional)

Steps

Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the spaghetti until just tender.
Cut the asparagus into pieces, add it to the pot for the last 3 minutes, then drain the pasta and asparagus.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the garlic for 1 minute.
Add the cream, butter, salt, pepper, and lemon zest, then simmer for 3 minutes.
Toss in the pasta, asparagus, parsley, basil, and pecorino until coated and hot.