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Asparagus Lemon Pasta




Source of Recipe


Amy


List of Ingredients




1 ½ pounds asparagus, trimmed and cut into ½ lengths

1 pound bow tie pasta

3 T unsalted butter

¾ cup heavy cream

2 T lemon zest

¼ cup fresh lemon juice

¾ teaspoon salt

1/3 cup chopped parsley





Recipe



Steam asparagus tips Cook 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. Add ¼ cup pasta water into sauce. Add pasta and asparagus to sauce until combined and heated through. Add parsley, salt and pepper to taste. Can serve with parmesan.



** I add precooked chicken meat to sauce at the last minute to warm through.