Creamy Feta-Lemon Penne with Asparagus

Ingredients:

8 ounces of penne pasta

2 tablespoons of unsalted butter

8 ounces of NH asparagus (cut into 2 inch pieces)

1 large shallot (cut into thin rounds)

2 garlic cloves (thinly sliced)

2 teaspoons of lemon zest

ground black pepper

1 (5.3 ouces) container of whole fat plain greek yogurt

1 cup of crumbled feta plus extra for topping

3 tablespoons of fresh dill

 

Directions:

1. Bring a pot of slightly salted water to a boil.
2. Add pasta to boiling water, stirring occasionally, until al dente.
3. Save 2 cups of pasta water and discard the rest.  
4. In a large skillet, over medium heat, melt the butter.  
5. Add NH asparagus and shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly tender. (about 3 minutes)
6. Add garlic and half of the lemon zest.  Then season with salt and pepper.  
7. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the asparagus is bright green and the shallot is caramelized.
8. Remove from heat and add pasta, yogurt, feta, 2 tablespoons of fresh dill and remaining lemon zest.  Toss to combine.  
9. Stir in pasta water, a little bit at a time, until the sauce is at your desired consistency.  
10. Season with salt and pepper.  

ENJOY!

Thanks to: Delish Test Kitchen