Lunch: Lemony Asparagus Pasta

Recipe by Judy Kim Freshen up your pasta repertoire with these citrus-y noodles.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Asparagus

Health and fertility benefits of Lemony Asparagus Pasta

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Ingredients

kosher salt
1 lb. Macaroni
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp. butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 red onion, diced
1 c. dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
2 lemons
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1 c. grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
1/2 c. chopped parsley, plus more for garnish

Instructions

Bring an 8-quart stock pot of water to a boil and generously season with salt. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain pasta.
Meanwhile, preheat grill pan over medium-high. In a large mixing bowl drizzle asparagus with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill asparagus 4 minutes on one side, flip over and cook 2 minutes more. Transfer to board and cut into 1" pieces.
In a large skillet over medium-low heat, cook butter, garlic, and onion until softened, about 2 minutes. Add white wine, zest of 1 lemon, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.
Turn off heat and mix in pasta water, asparagus, cheese, parsley, and pasta until well coated. Garnish with additional cheese and parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.

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