ASPARAGUS LEMON PASTA

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Categories     Milk/Cream     Pasta     Steam     Vegetarian     Lemon     Asparagus     Spring     Boil     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4 as an entrée

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 pounds asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 pound bow-tie pasta
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest (from about 3 lemons)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
Accompaniment: freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a steamer set over boiling water steam asparagus, covered, until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer asparagus to a colander and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Drain asparagus well.
  • In a 6-quart kettle bring 5 quarts salted water to a boil for pasta.
  • In a deep 12-inch skillet heat butter and cream over moderately low heat until butter is melted and stir in zest, lemon juice, and salt. Remove skillet from heat and keep sauce warm, covered.
  • Add pasta to boiling water and boil, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Ladle 1/4 cup pasta water into sauce and drain pasta in colander.
  • Immediately add pasta and asparagus to sauce and cook over moderate heat, tossing, 1 minute, or until heated through. Add parsley and salt and pepper to taste and toss well.
  • Sprinkle pasta with a little Parmesan and serve more Parmesan on the side.

Md. Sayed Didar
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I love the bright green color of the asparagus in this dish. It's so visually appealing.


dffhfgod teddy Roy
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This pasta is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. I always have a bunch of asparagus in my fridge, so this is a go-to recipe for me.


Kristina Pejovic
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lemon and Parmesan cheese helped to balance out the flavor of the asparagus.


Zain rajput
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This pasta is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like a gourmet dish.


Danny Pineda
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I love the combination of asparagus and lemon in this dish. It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Red head
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This pasta is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet. They'll never know they're eating asparagus!


Rush dhaa
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I'm a vegetarian, so I omitted the chicken from this recipe. It was still delicious!


Brian l West
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This pasta is a great way to use up leftover chicken or shrimp. Just add it to the sauce and you've got a complete meal.


Makai Johnson
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted the pine nuts for sunflower seeds. It was just as delicious!


Tink Armstrong
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This pasta is a great make-ahead meal. I like to make it on the weekend and then reheat it for lunch or dinner during the week.


MD SANUAR
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I made this pasta for my kids and they loved it! It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Dreyk Stayler
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This pasta is so easy to make, but it tastes like it came from a restaurant. I'm definitely adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


Firoz Khan
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I love the bright green color of the asparagus in this dish. It's so visually appealing.


April Bevis
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This pasta is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. I always have a bunch of asparagus in my fridge, so this is a go-to recipe for me.


MD AMINUR RAHMAN
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I really enjoyed this dish. The lemon and Parmesan cheese helped to balance out the flavor of the asparagus.


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I made this pasta for a dinner party and everyone loved it. It's a great dish to serve when you're entertaining guests.


Jikita Brantley
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This pasta is so light and refreshing. It's perfect for a summer meal.


Jordan Sosaiete
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's easy to make and the ingredients are readily available. The asparagus and lemon pair perfectly together.


Cruz Miller
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This asparagus lemon pasta was a hit with my family! The flavors were bright and fresh, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.