Pasta With Lemon Asparagus Sauce

Asparagus is a delicious, nutritious vegetable that reaches it's peak of flavor in the spring. If you are looking for a great recipe with only a few ingredients and a chance to use some yummy asparagus this recipe is great.

The asparagus' flavor isn't an overwhelming one if fact it may not be noticeable that asparagus is what the 'magic green ingredient' in this pasta sauce is. I added garlic to the recipe last time but prefer to make it as I have posted it below. The garlic was too strong for the delicate flavors.

Lemon Asparagus Sauce

• 1 lb fresh asparagus
• 1 Tsp lemon zest
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1/8 cup Evoo
• 1 lbs pasta

* Cut asparagus into 1 inch pieces, reserving tips on side
* Cook bottom of asparagus until tender
* Puree bottoms with lemon zest & juice
* Cook tips just until soft, you still want these firm as they are more for a garnish
* While making sauce cook pasta as usual and drain
* Top pasta with sauce

Sprinkle with some Parmesan cheese and you are set! Mmmmm!