Lemony Asparagus Penne

Name: Lemony Asparagus Penne
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 400g penne pasta; 450g fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 5cm pieces; 1 large lemon, zested and juiced; 100g grated Parmesan cheese; 120ml olive oil; salt to taste; freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Indulge in the zesty flavors of lemon and crisp-tender asparagus with this delightful penne pasta dish, featuring a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

30 min

easy

8 servings

378kcal

calories

45g

carbohydrates

9mg

cholesterol

18g

fat

fiber

13g

protein

saturated fat

158mg

sodium

sugar

unsaturated fat

Dinner Side Dish Italian

Ingredients

400g penne pasta

450g fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 5cm pieces

1 large lemon, zested and juiced

100g grated Parmesan cheese

120ml olive oil

salt to taste

freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1

Begin by filling a large pot with lightly salted water and bringing it to a boil. Add the penne and cook for about 8 minutes, until it is slightly firm.

Step 2

Stir in the asparagus and continue to boil for an additional 3 minutes, until the pasta is al dente and the asparagus is tender-crisp. Drain the pasta and asparagus.

Step 3

Transfer the penne and asparagus to a large bowl. Gently fold in the lemon zest, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined.