Ingredients
8
8 servings
- •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
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes. Penne will still be slightly firm.
- Stir asparagus into the pot with the boiling penne pasta and bring back to a boil; cook until pasta is tender and asparagus is softened but still bright green, about 3 more minutes. Drain pasta and asparagus.
- Place penne and asparagus into a large bowl; lightly stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly combined.
Nutritional Facts
Per 8 servings
- Calories: 378
- Carbohydrate: 45g
- Fat: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 13g
- Sugar: 3g
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