Creamy Asparagus Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 pint light cream
• 1 pound linguine pasta
• 1 lemon, juiced

Steps

1. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Cook asparagus in boiling water until bright green and slightly crisp, 3 to 4 minutes; drain.
2. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté asparagus and garlic in hot butter for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in cream and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook linguine in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes; drain and transfer to a serving dish.
4. Stir lemon juice into asparagus mixture; pour mixture over hot pasta.