Lemon Pasta W Asparagus & Pine Nuts

Another excuse to use your favorite ingredients.

• Ready In: 31 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb asparagus
• 8  ounces penne or 8  ounces  curly pasta
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 4  teaspoons lemon zest
• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
•  salt and pepper
• 1  cup  chopped  roasted red pepper
• 6  tablespoons pine nuts
• 6 -8  tablespoons parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Steam asparagus till crisp yet tender (3-4 min).
2. Cut into 1" lengths.
3. Cook pasta toss with oil.
4. Add asparagus and lemon juice, lemon zest, salt & pepper to taste, and red peppers.
5. Add pine nuts just prior to serving.