Angel Hair Pasta With Creamy Asparagus Recipe

Ingredients for Angel Hair Pasta With Creamy Asparagus

• Angel Hair Pasta
• 1 pound asparagus
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Green Onion
• Garlic Cloves
• Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
• Heavy Cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste

How to Make Angel Hair Pasta With Creamy Asparagus

1. Snap off the tough ends of 1 pound asparagus and cut into 1-inch pieces.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook for 5 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process and preserve the vibrant green color.
3. While asparagus cooks, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion and 2 cloves minced garlic. Cook for 5 minutes, or until softened.
4. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste).
5. Pour in 1 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Add the juice of 1/2 lemon. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sauce slightly thickens.
6. Add the cooked asparagus to the sauce and season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
7. Cook 8 ounces of angel hair pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
8. Toss the pasta with the creamy asparagus sauce. Serve immediately, topped with extra Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes (optional).