Recipe - Lemon Pasta With Asparagus And Pine Nuts

1 pound Fresh asparagus
6 ounce Penne
1 tablespoon Olive oil
2 teaspoon Grated lemon zest about 2
Lemons
1/8 cup Fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground
Black pepper to taste
One half cup Coarsely chopped roasted red
Peppers optional
3 tablespoon Toasted pine nuts
8 tablespoon Shaved fresh Parmesan
Cheese

Trim asparagus and steam until tendercrisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Cut into
1inch 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 EATL Digest 17 Jun

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

From: Betsy Burtis BuddoB@AOL.COM

Recipe By : Felicia Pickering EATL