Lemon Asparagus Farfalle

Ingredients

• 12 oz Farfalle pasta
• 1 bunch Asparagus
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 tbsp Lemon zest
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
• 0.25 tsp Red pepper flakes(optional)
• to taste Salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the farfalle according to package directions until al dente.

2. 2

   While the pasta cooks, trim the woody ends off the asparagus and cut the stalks into 2-inch pieces.

3. 3

   In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the asparagus and sauté for 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp.

4. 4

   Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.

5. 5

   Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.

6. 6

   Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the asparagus. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and half of the parmesan cheese.

7. 7

   Toss everything together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to create a light sauce.

8. 8

   Season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with the remaining parmesan cheese.