Pasta With Asparagus Sauce

1. 1

   In a large amount of boiling, salted water, cook pasta until just tender.

2. 2

   While pasta cooks, in a separate saucepan, cook asparagus in boiling water until very tender.

3. 3

   Drain, reserving 1/4 cup asparagus water, and refresh under cold water.

4. 4

   Drain well.

5. 5

   Puree in food processor until coarsely chopped.

6. 6

   Add evaporated milk, reserved asparagus water, olive oil, lemon zest, salt and pepper.

7. 7

   Drain pasta and return to saucepan.

8. 8

   Add asparagus sauce and heat pasta and sauce over medium heat until hot, about 5 minutes.

9. 9

   Do not boil.

10. 10

    Transfer to a serving dish.

11. 11

    Toss with Parmesan.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.