Angel Hair Pasta With Creamy Asparagus
- 1/2 lb angel hair pasta
- 1/2 lb asparagus
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chopped green onion
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Boil asparagus in water for 5 mins, then drain and cool down quickly with cold water.Cut asparagus into 1 inch pieces,set aside.
- In a small skillet melt the butter over med heat and add the onions, garlic and pepper flakes, saute for 5 mins until soft.
- Add the cream, parmesan cheese and lemon juice and simmer for 5 mins until sauce thickens slightly. Add the asparagus and black pepper to the sauce. keep warm.
- Cook the pasta until al dente, drain and serve imediately with the asparagus sauce on top.
- Serve with extra parmesan and red pepper flakes.
angel hair pasta, asparagus, butter, green onion, garlic, red pepper, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, black pepper
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/angel-hair-pasta-with-creamy-asparagus-228003 (may not work)