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.
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/