Penne Pasta with Asparagus and Parmesan
 
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Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 1 pound box mini penne pasta
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • Olive oil
  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 3 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
  • 2½ cups homemade chicken broth (Once again… please don’t use canned! If you don’t have homemade, use “better than bouillon” that’s in the jar)
  • ½ cup fresh basil, julienned
  • Fresh parmesan (lots of it!!)
Instructions
  1. Peel the garlic and throw into a large pot of salted boiling water. Add your pasta and a drizzle of olive oil. Cook until the pasta is al dente. Strain and put the pasta in a large mixing bowl. Set aside. Take the cooked garlic and smash with a chef knife into a paste.
  2. In a large sauté skillet, heat 1 Tbs. of olive oil. Add the smashed garlic, lemon juice, chicken stock and asparagus. Bring to a boil and cook until the asparagus is just tender, about 4-5 minutes. Pour the asparagus mixture over the cooked pasta. Stir in the basil. Serve with lots of fresh parmesan!!
Recipe by Vixen's Kitchen at https://www.vixenskitchen.com/penne-pasta-with-asparagus-and-parmesan/