Spaghetti with Shaved Asparagus

Name: Spaghetti with Shaved Asparagus
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
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

22 Ratings
6 Reviews

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

prep:

25 mins

total:

25 mins

Servings:

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

Step 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.

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Step 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 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.

Reviews (6)

22 Ratings

5 star values: 5
4 star values: 9
3 star values: 5
2 star values: 3
1 star values: 0

Anonymous

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.

Anonymous

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.

Anonymous

04/21/2009

This is easy, delicious recipe. I even felt very healthy after eating it. I used wheat spaghetti. Good spring meal.

Anonymous

04/20/2009

This was pretty easy, and VERY delicious and a welcome recipe for spring. Plus, my kids ate their vegetables!

Anonymous

04/14/2009

I have not made this recipe as of yet.. Thank you for this innovative, simple and beautiful recipe.

Anonymous

04/14/2009

I made this one: http://marthaandme.wordpress.com/2009/03/27/the-asparagus-chronicles/

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