Pasta with Truffle Asparagus and Basil Pesto.

Shopping List

• 1 Pound Pasta Shells
• 1 Stick Butter
• 2 cups diced and blanched asparagus
• 1 lemon
• 1 jar pesto (10oz)
• Truffle Oil
• Parmesan Cheese
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Cook 1 pound of pasta until tender. Drain
2. Add 1 tablespoon butter to pan
3. Return drained pasta to pan and stir until butter is melted and pasta is coated
4. Return noodles to strainer
5. Add 2 cups blanched asparagus to warm pan.
6. Add pasta back to pan and stir until mixed
7. Squeeze half of a lemon juice into pan and stir
8. Add 1/2 jar of pesto and continue to stir
9. Add 2 tablespoons of truffle oil
10. Add desired amount of parmesan cheese
11. Stir until all ingredients are combined.
12. Add salt and pepper to taste.