Pasta with Asparagus Lemon and Pine Nuts

Hello, today we would like to share a new recipe that is very delicious and very suitable for a family dinner menu.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1/2 pound asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 pound pasta
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Salt and pepper
  • Zest and juice of one lemon

Directions

1Toast the pine nuts in a skillet over medium heat. It will take about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.

 

2Pour the olive oil into the skillet over medium heat. Toss in the garlic and the asparagus. Cook until the asparagus has softened, about 4 minutes.

 

3Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the directions on the box. When it’s done, remove from the pot and toss directly into the pan with the asparagus. Cook for a minute. Turn off the heat.

4Add the lemon juice and zest and season with salt and pepper. Stir until combined. Serve up.