Sautéed Garlic and Lemon Asparagus Pasta

Name: Sautéed Garlic and Lemon Asparagus Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 8 oz Spaghetti; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 4 cloves, minced Garlic; 1, zested and juiced Lemon; 1/2 cup, grated Parmesan cheese; 1 bunch (about 200g), trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces Asparagus; to taste Salt; to taste Black pepper

Tender asparagus and garlic are sautéed in olive oil and finished with lemon zest and Parmesan for a bright, simple pasta that comes together in 30 minutes.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Pasta

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

8 oz Spaghetti
2 tbsp Olive oil
4 cloves, minced Garlic
1, zested and juiced Lemon
1/2 cup, grated Parmesan cheese
1 bunch (about 200g), trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces Asparagus
to taste Salt
to taste Black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add 8 oz spaghetti and cook for 8 minutes until al dente, then drain and reserve 1/4 cup pasta water.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, without browning.
Step 3: Add 1 bunch of trimmed asparagus (cut into 1-inch pieces) to the skillet and cook for 4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp, stirring occasionally.
Step 4: Add the drained spaghetti to the skillet, then pour in the reserved 1/4 cup pasta water and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Toss for 2 minutes until the cheese melts and the sauce coats the pasta, adding more pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.
Step 5: Stir in the zest and juice of 1 lemon, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.