Food & Cooking Recipes Ingredients Pasta and Grains Spaghetti with Shaved Asparagus 3.7 (22) 5 Reviews By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 25 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 4 A simple bowl of pasta is elevated with easy additions of shaved asparagus, Parmesan, and lemon zest and juice. 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 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. 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 Notes Use a vegetable peeler to create asparagus ribbons and Parmesan shavings. You can substitute another firm cheese, such as Pecorino Romano or ricotta salata. Print