Asparagus Lemon Pasta Recipe

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“This is a wonderful side dish alongside grilled meats,” shares Donna Lascher of Sun Lakes, Arizona. Summery asparagus and citrus star in the refreshing accompaniment that's ready to serve in no time flat.

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Asparagus Lemon Pasta Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

10 15 25

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
6 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons Beau Monde seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions, adding asparagus during the last 6 minutes; drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large serving bowl.
In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat. Serve or refrigerate. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 164 calories, 11 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 155 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Asparagus Lemon Pasta in Simple & Delicious July/August 2007, p50