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Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces 1 large lemon, zested and juiced 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese ½ cup olive oil salt to taste freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Nutrition Info

377.6 calories carbohydrate: 45 g cholesterol: 8.8 mg fat: 17.8 g fiber: 3.8 g protein: 12.7 g saturatedFat: 3.9 g servingSize: - sodium: 157.7 mg sugar: 3 g transFat: : - unsaturatedFat: : -

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes. Penne will still be slightly firm.
Stir asparagus into the pot with the boiling penne pasta and bring back to a boil, cook until pasta is tender and asparagus is softened but still bright green, about 3 more minutes. Drain pasta and asparagus.
Place penne and asparagus into a large bowl, lightly stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly combined.

8 servings

Bright lemony flavor. Easy to make and can sit out during warm weather. Can be served hot, warm, or cold.