Asparagus Lemon Pasta


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Fruit
citrus

Yield:

1.0 servings

Added:

December 2, 2009

Creator:

Anonymous

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Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds Asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into ½-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
cup Finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
Accompaniment: freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

1
In a steamer set over boiling water steam asparagus, covered, until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer asparagus to a colander and rinse under sold water to stop cooking. Drain asparagus well.
2
In a 6-quart kettle bring 5 quarts salted water to a boil for pasta.
3
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.
4
Remove skillet from heat and keep sauce warm, covered.
5
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.
6
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.
7
Sprinkle pasta with a little Parmesan and serve mor Parmesan on the side.
8
Serves 4 as an entree.

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