Spaghetti with Shaved Asparagus

22 Ratings
  • 5 5
  • 4 9
  • 3 5
  • 2 3
  • 1 0

A simple bowl of pasta is elevated with easy additions of shaved asparagus, Parmesan, and lemon zest and juice.

Everyday Food, April 2009

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Recipe Summary

total:
25 mins
prep:
25 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

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.

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  • 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.

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Reviews (6)

22 Ratings
  • 5 5
  • 4 9
  • 3 5
  • 2 3
  • 1 0
Martha Stewart Member
04/25/2018
Used truffle oil along with the shaved asparagus and Parmesan, went easy on butter, This was an outstanding first course, very light and delicious spring dish.
Martha Stewart Member
03/20/2012
this was really very easy and light. I also used whole wheat capellini and added artichoke hearts and the tips of the asparagus. Will definately make this again.
Martha Stewart Member
04/21/2009
This is easy, delicious recipe. I even felt very healthy after eating it. I used wheat spaghetti. Good spring meal.
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Martha Stewart Member
04/20/2009
This was pretty easy, and VERY delicious and a welcome recipe for spring. Plus, my kids ate their vegetables!
Martha Stewart Member
04/14/2009
I have not made this recipe as of yet.. Thank you for this innovative, simple and beautiful recipe.
Martha Stewart Member
04/14/2009
I made this one: http://marthaandme.wordpress.com/2009/03/27/the-asparagus-chronicles/
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