Title: Lemon Pasta with Asparagus and Pine Nuts
Categories: Pasta, Vegetables, Meatless ma
Yield: 2 Servings

1 lb Fresh asparagus
6 oz Penne
1 tb Olive oil
2 ts Grated lemon zest -- about 2
Lemons
1/8 c Fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground
Black pepper -- to taste
1/2 c Coarsely chopped roasted red
Peppers -- optional
3 tb Toasted pine nuts
8 tb Shaved fresh Parmesan
Cheese

Trim asparagus and steam until tender-crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Cut into
1-inch lengths. Cook pasta, drain and place in a warmed, large serving
bowl; toss with oil. Add asparagus, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper,
roasted peppers (if using) and pine nuts. Gently toss to mix. Add cheese
and toss; taste and adjust seasonings. Serve immediately.

Posted to EAT-L Digest - 17 Jun

Date: Tue, 18 Jun 1996 08:24:26 -0400

From: Betsy Burtis

Recipe By : Felicia Pickering - EAT-L