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Spaghetti with Shaved Asparagus

Spaghetti with Shaved Asparagus

Everyday Food, April 2009 http://www.marthastewart.com/317932/spaghetti-with-shaved-asparagus
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Rated
80100(14)14
  • Prep Time 25 minutes
  • Total Time 25 minutes
  • Yield Serves 4

Ingredients

    • Coarse salt and ground pepper
    • 12 ounces spaghetti
    • 1 bunch (1 pound) asparagus, tough ends removed, shaved with a vegetable peeler
    • 4 strips lemon zest, thinly sliced, plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    • 4 tablespoons butter
    • 1 ounce Parmesan, shaved with a vegetable peeler

Directions

  1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Add asparagus and lemon zest to pot; immediately drain pasta mixture, and return to pot.
  2. Add butter and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, and toss, adding enough pasta water to create a thin sauce. Top with Parmesan.

Cook's Note

Use a vegetable peeler to create asparagus ribbons and Parmesan shavings. You can substitute another firm cheese, such as Pecorino Romano or ricotta salata.

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