LINGUINE WTIH ASPARAGUS AND PINE NUTS

LINGUINE WTIH ASPARAGUS AND PINE NUTS image

Categories Pasta

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 oz. linguine (3/4 box)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup pine nuts
4 cloves garlic, sliced
2 lbs. asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 cup shaved Parmesan (about 3 ounces)

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the asparagus and cook, tossing occasionally, until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the asparagus mixture to the pasta along with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and toss to combine. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese before serving.