Lemon Pepper Pappardelle with Asparagus and Basil
This lemon pasta is paired with asparagus and basil for a light, fresh and quick weeknight dinner.
Instructions
  1. Add about 3 tablespoons of olive oil to a medium-sized skillet. Heat over medium heat. Add the asparagus to the skillet. Season with a little salt and pepper and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender. Meanwhile, cook the lemon pepper pasta according to the directions. (I always cook my pasta al dente.) Drain the pasta and set aside. Once the asparagus is cooked, remove the skillet from the heat and add the pasta to the asparagus. Stir to combine. Add the juice of one lemon to the pasta. Stir until the lemon juice is incorporated. To serve, place pasta on each plate and top with basil and shredded Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes

Note: if you do not want to sauté the asparagus, you could easily cook the asparagus in the boiling pasta water or even roast the asparagus in the oven. I like the taste of sautéed asparagus, so I went that route!