Pasta with Asparagus and Lemon Sauce

Asparagus & Lemon Cream Pasta

Make this in the spring when Asparagus is young and tender.

Pasta with Asparagus and Lemon Sauce

Pasta with Asparagus and Lemon Sauce

Asparagus & Lemon Cream Pasta

Angie Halten
Make this in the spring when Asparagus is young and tender.
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • GF pasta
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 lb asparagus trimmed and cut into 1-inch diagonal pieces
  • 2 bunches scallions trimmed and coarsely chopped
  • 3/4 cup ricotta or cottage cheese
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil thinly sliced

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to instructions on package. Rinse, drain and set aside.
  • In a large sauté pan heat oil and saute asparagus and scallions until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add cooked pasta, cheese, zest and salt and pepper. Stir gently until evenly mixed. Top with basil.
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See also
Oven-Roasted Tomato & Caper Pasta

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