ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH CREAMY ASPARAGUS

Angel Hair Pasta With Creamy Asparagus image

Provided by ChefDebs

Categories Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 596.7, Fat 36, SaturatedFat 21.9, Cholesterol 118.8, Sodium 459.2, Carbohydrate 49.7, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 2.5, Protein 20.1