creamy asparagus pasta

Noodles & Pasta

Creamy Asparagus Pasta

Tender asparagus in a light, creamy sauce tossed with pasta and Parmesan. A springtime favorite that’s elegant yet easy, perfect for a quick seasonal dinner.

Ingredients

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
2 tablespoons butter 1 clove garlic, minced 1 pint light cream
1 pound linguine pasta 1 lemon, juiced

Directions

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Boil asparagus for 3 to 4 minutes; drain.
In a large saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Saute garlic and asparagus for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the cream and simmer for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add linguine and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and transfer to a serving dish.
Stir lemon juice into asparagus mixture; pour mixture over pasta.