Lemon Asparagus Pasta

This light and refreshing dish is great on its own or can be paired with shrimp or chicken!

Ingredients

8 ounces pasta (any short shape will work!)
2 Tablespoons olive oil
4 cups asparagus, chopped into 1-inch pieces
2 cloves of garlic, minced or 2 teaspoons of jarred minced garlic or garlic powder
Juice of 2 lemons
1 tablespoon fresh or dried parsley
1/4 to 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Cook pasta according to package instructions, reserving pasta water before draining.
In a separate pan, heat olive oil. Add asparagus over medium high heat. Cover and cook for 3 minutes.
Uncover and add the garlic and juice of 1 lemon. Cook for another 8 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender but still crisp.
Lower the heat to low and add the drained pasta, 1/4 cup of reserved pasta water, and juice from the 2nd lemon. Season with salt and pepper and add parsley and parmesan cheese. Stir everything together.
Serve with additional parmesan cheese, if desired!

Source: michiganasparagus.org