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

Instructions

1. 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. 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. 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. 4

   Stir lemon juice into asparagus mixture; pour mixture over hot pasta.