Creamy Lemon Asparagus Penne
This creamy lemon asparagus penne is a bright and elegant 15 minute pasta dish that feels like spring in every bite. The combination of tangy lemon cream sauce and tender asparagus makes this quick recipe both light and indulgent at the same time.
Bright lemony cream sauce with asparagus tossed through penne in just 15 minutes.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
Pasta
Vegetables
Sauce
Flavor
Dairy
Aromatics
Instructions
Cook Pasta and Asparagus
Boil penne in well salted water and add asparagus pieces in the last 3 minutes of cooking then drain together reserving half a cup of pasta water.
Make Lemon Cream Sauce
In the same pot or a skillet cook garlic for 30 seconds then add heavy cream lemon zest and lemon juice and simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
Add Parmesan
Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth then season generously with salt and black pepper.
Toss and Serve
Add drained pasta and asparagus to the sauce and toss well adding reserved pasta water to loosen if needed then serve immediately with extra Parmesan.
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