Lemon and Asparagus Linguine

Ingredients

• Parmesan cheese (1/2 cup, grated)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Lemon juice (2 tablespoons)
• Lemon zest (1 tablespoon)
• Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
• Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
• Asparagus (1 bunch, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces)
• Linguine (8 ounces)

Instructions

1. Cook the linguine according to the package instructions. Add the asparagus for the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add the cooked linguine and asparagus to the skillet. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
4. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until everything is well combined and heated through.
5. Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
6. Serve immediately, with extra Parmesan cheese on top if desired.