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Lemon Pasta with Asparagus and Pine Nuts

Yields:4 servings
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Recipe Cooking TimePreparation15 minutes
Cooking20 minutes
Ready In35 minutes
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Ingredients

1 pound asparagus fresh
6 ounces pasta, penne
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons lemon zest grated, about 2 lemons
1/8 cup lemon juice fresh
1 x salt and black pepper to taste
1/2 cup sweet red bell peppers, roasted coarsely chopped, optional
3 tablespoons pine nuts toasted
8 tablespoons parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated fresh, shaved

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.

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Rumple

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Jo Mazzotti-A Brunch Casserole

This is a truly wonderful dish,very flavourful, & it just about feeds the multitude.An oldie but a goodie.

Reviewed by Rumple