Pantry Pasta w/ Asparagus

A super easy and quick dish!

Ingredients:

• Asparagus

• Pasta (I used penne so it matches the shape of the cut asparagus)

• Garlic

• Red pepper flakes

• Parmesan

• Salt

• Pepper

• Olive oil

• Lemon

Directions:

1. Boil pasta

2. Chop asparagus into thin diagonals

3. Chop garlic and basil

4. Add olive oil to a pan on medium-high heat (should slightly coat the bottom of the pan)

5. Add garlic and red pepper flakes

6. Add asparagus

7. Cook for about 3-5 minutes and turn off heat

8. Once pasta is cooked, add it to the pan with asparagus and turn stove back on (low-medium)

9. Add parmesan cheese, basil, salt, and pepper

10. Slowly add pasta water (liquid gold!!) till a creamy sauce forms (I went in quarter cup steps)

11. Top with parmesan and lemon juice