ASPARAGUS PASTA

Ingredients

• 1 lb. fettuccine
• ¼ -⅓ cup greater virgin olive oil
• 1 small onion quartered and sliced
• 1 lb. clean asparagus reduce in 1 ½ inch pieces
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• ¼ -½ teaspoon pink pepper flakes to taste
• ⅓ cup grated sparkling Parmesan Cheese
• 8-10 clean basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon clean thyme leaves
• 1-1 half of tablespoons lemon zest
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Bring a giant pot of water to boil. Cook the pasta al dente in accordance to the package deal directions. Reserve half of cup pasta water. Drain well.
Meanwhile warmth 1 half of tablespoons olive oil in a massive skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook dinner for about 5 minutes or it starts offevolved to brown on the edges. Add the asparagus and cook dinner for 2-3 minutes or till crisp tender. Reduce the warmth to low and add the garlic cooking for 1 minute whilst stirring continuously. Take the veggies off the heat.
Toss the cooked pasta and cooked veggies collectively with ultimate olive oil. Add the crimson pepper flakes, Parmesan cheese, basil, thyme, and lemon zest and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Cook the pasta al dente in accordance to package deal directions. Al dente ability barely company when bitten.
Trim the hard ends off the backside of the asparagus. I typically trim about 1 half of inch off the backside of every stalk.
Use grated clean Parmesan Cheese for the satisfactory flavor.
Season to style with crimson pepper flakes, thyme, basil, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
Fresh herbs are a have to in this taste packed pasta. Other clean herbs that work properly encompass rosemary, Italian parsley, and dill.
For an even more healthy choice use gluten-free pasta or vegan pasta.
This pasta is nice served without delay whilst the whole lot is warm and freshly tossed.
Store leftovers in an hermetic container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat in the microwave at a decreased power.

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