Asparagus and Lemon Pasta

Ingredients

• 500g pasta of your choice
• 500g asparagus, chopped
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup cream
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 1/2 cup parmesan
• 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tsp chili flakes
• Salt & pepper

Method  

Boil water in a large pot with salt and add the pasta. Cook until al dente.

In a large pan over medium-high heat, add 1 tbsp of olive oil. Cook asparagus until crispy and add a pinch of salt. Transfer and set aside.

Then heat another 2 tbsp of olive oil in the pan over medium heat and cook the onion and garlic until softened. Add cream, wine, lemon juice and zest. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.

Add in salt, pepper and parmesan, then reduce heat to low and mix well. Turn the heat off and stir in the asparagus and parsley.