Lemon Asparagus Pasta


Lemon Asparagus Pasta
adapted from a recipe by the same name in Simply in Season
original recipe credit goes to:  Mary Beth Lind (Harman, WV.) 

1 box angel hair pasta
1 bunch asparagus, cut into bite size pieces

Cook pasta in boiling water 4 minutes.  Add asparagus and cook 2 minutes longer/ until tender.  Drain.

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup green onions (chopped)
2 teaspoons lemon peel (grated)
3 tablespoons lemon juice

While pasta cooks, melt butter in large frying pan over medium heat.  Add green onions and lemon peel and saute 1 minute.  Add lemon juice and cook until stir until liquid is almost evaporated.

3/4 cup whole milk
2 eggs

Beat together.  Add with pasta and asparagus to pan with green onions.  Cook over low heat until milk mixture is slightly thick, about 4 minutes.  Do not boil.

1-2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Stir in.  Serve immediately.  Enjoy.  

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