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Lemon Asparagus Pasta

An easy to make pasta dish full of lemon, asparagus, and pancetta!

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz Pasta
  • 4 oz Pancetta
  • 1 lb Asparagus
  • 1 Lemon Large
  • 1 tsp Minced Garlic
  • 1.5 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/3 cup White Wine
  • 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Parmesan optional

Instructions
 

  • Boil Pasta.
  • While pasta is boiling, cut the purple ends off of the asparagus and discard. Then, cut the rest of the aspargus into 1-2" pieces.
  • Heat 1 tbsp Olive Oil in a saute pan and add the pancetta. Once it starts to get crispy add the asparagus pieces and cook until tender and pieces are bright green. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Add 1/2 tbsp Olive Oil to the pan and cook the garlic and 1/4 tsp of salt at medium low heat. Once it starts to brown, add in the wine. Cook at medium high heat for 3 minutes and then turn the heat to low.
  • Slice a lemon and squeeze the juice into a small bowl. Remove the seeds. Pour the juice into the pan and stir. Cook for an additional minute and then turn off the heat.
  • Add the boiled and drained pasta to the pan and stir. Add the pancetta and asparagus and stir. Top with Parmesan cheese (optional)