ASPARAGUS LEMON PASTA SALAD
Steps:
- Prepare penne according to package directions. Once cooked, toss with 1 teaspoon olive oil and chill. Cut off 1 - 2 inches of the base of asparagus and discard. Slice asparagus into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Simmer in skillet with water until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain asparagus and plunge into a bowl of ice water. This will help maintain the bright green color and stop the asparagus from cooking further. Toast pine nuts in oven until golden. In small bowl squeeze juice from lemon and grate the rind to create lemon zest. In large bowl whisk together lemon and rind, salt, pepper and remaining olive oil. Add asparagus, drained red pepper, pine nuts and pasta. Serve.
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Intcar Koudi
koudi_intcar@hotmail.comThis pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the asparagus and lemon dressing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to any parent looking for a healthy and delicious pasta salad.
Baltibacha Bacha
b_baltibacha@yahoo.comThis pasta salad is perfect for summer gatherings. It's light, refreshing, and easy to make. I always get compliments when I bring it to potlucks.
scott hilton
s.hilton@hotmail.comI love the simplicity of this pasta salad. It's made with just a few ingredients, but the flavors are amazing. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy pasta salad.
Bakht Amir khan
k@gmail.comThis pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. It's also a great make-ahead dish, which is perfect for busy weeknights.
Zahid Ghias
ghias_z44@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and the pasta salad turned out great! It was light and refreshing, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Blessing Jonathan
jonathanb93@hotmail.comThis pasta salad was a bit too tangy for my taste. I would recommend using less lemon juice or adding a bit of honey to balance out the flavor.
Maybe Toto
mtoto@hotmail.frI'm not usually a fan of pasta salad, but this one changed my mind. The asparagus and lemon dressing are a perfect match. I'll definitely be making this again.
Samiya Sena
sena.samiya37@yahoo.comThis is one of my favorite pasta salad recipes. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I like to add a bit of grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
Ella Robinson
r.e@yahoo.comI made this pasta salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the addition of the lemon zest, which gave the dish a bright and citrusy flavor.
Adekunle Ayomide
a_a83@yahoo.comThis asparagus lemon pasta salad was a hit! The combination of flavors was perfect – the lemon dressing was light and refreshing, while the asparagus and Parmesan added a savory touch. I would definitely make this again.