Lemon pasta with asparagus and pine nuts

2 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 pounds Fresh asparagus
6 ounces Penne
1 tablespoon Olive oil
2 teaspoons Grated lemon zest -- about 2
Lemons
⅛ cup Fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground
Black pepper -- to taste
½ cup Coarsely chopped roasted red
Peppers -- optional
3 tablespoons Toasted pine nuts
8 tablespoons Shaved fresh Parmesan
Cheese

Directions

Trim asparagus and steam until tender-crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Cut into 1-inch lengths. Cook pasta, drain and place in a warmed, large serving bowl; toss with oil. Add asparagus, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper, roasted peppers (if using) and pine nuts. Gently toss to mix. Add cheese and toss; taste and adjust seasonings. Serve immediately.

Posted to EAT-L Digest - 17 Jun Date: Tue, 18 Jun 1996 08:24:26 -0400 From: Betsy Burtis <BuddoB@...> Recipe By : Felicia Pickering - EAT-L

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