lemon-asparagus-pasta.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes. Penne will still be slightly firm.",
        "Stir asparagus into the pot with the boiling penne pasta and bring back to a boil; cook until pasta is tender and asparagus is softened but still bright green, about 3 more minutes. Drain pasta and asparagus.",
        "Place penne and asparagus into a large bowl; lightly stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly combined."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta",
        "1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces",
        "1 large lemon, zested and juiced",
        "1 cup grated Parmesan cheese",
        "1/2 cup olive oil",
        "salt to taste",
        "freshly cracked black pepper to taste"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "allrecipes.com",
    "tags": [],
    "title": "Lemon Asparagus Pasta",
    "url": "http://allrecipes.com/recipe/220437/lemon-asparagus-pasta/"
}