Lemon Asparagus Pasta

Name: Lemon Asparagus Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 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

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Bright lemony flavor. Easy to make and can sit out during warm weather. Can be served hot, warm, or cold.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 15 min

Cook 15 min

Serves 8

Difficulty Medium

🛒 Ingredients

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

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 8

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 378

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 17.8g 23%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 158mg 7%

Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%

Dietary Fiber 3.8g 14%

Total Sugars 3g

Protein 12.7g 25%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

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.