Lemon Asparagus Pasta: A Quick & Delicious Recipe

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
• 0.5 cup olive oil
• salt to taste
• freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add penne pasta and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for approximately 8 minutes, until the pasta is slightly firm.
2. Add the asparagus to the boiling pasta and continue cooking until the pasta is al dente and the asparagus is tender-crisp and vibrant green, about 3 more minutes. Drain the pasta and asparagus thoroughly.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked penne and asparagus with lemon zest, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until all ingredients are well combined.

Nutrition

• Calories: 378 kcal
• Fat Content: 18 g
• Fiber Content: 4 g
• Sugar Content: 3 g
• Sodium Content: 158 mg
• Protein Content: 13 g
• Cholesterol Content: 9 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 45 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g