Name: Creamy Feta-Lemon Penne With Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Kosher salt -; 8 oz. penne pasta -; 2 tbsp. unsalted butter or extra-virgin olive oil -; 8 oz. asparagus, trimmed, cut into 2" pieces -; 1 large shallot, thinly sliced into rounds -; 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced -; Finely grated zest of 1 medium lemon (about 2 tsp.), divided -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 1 (5.3-oz.) container plain Greek yogurt (preferably 5% fat or more) -; 4 oz. feta (about 1 c.), crumbled into small pieces, plus more for serving -; 3 tbsp. chopped fresh dill, divided -; 1/4 c. coarsely chopped toasted walnuts -

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Ingredients for - Creamy Feta-Lemon Penne With Asparagus

1. Kosher salt -

2. 8 oz. penne pasta -

3. 2 tbsp. unsalted butter or extra-virgin olive oil -

4. 8 oz. asparagus, trimmed, cut into 2" pieces -

5. 1 large shallot, thinly sliced into rounds -

6. 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced -

7. Finely grated zest of 1 medium lemon (about 2 tsp.), divided -

8. Freshly ground black pepper -

9. 1 (5.3-oz.) container plain Greek yogurt (preferably 5% fat or more) -

10. 4 oz. feta (about 1 c.), crumbled into small pieces, plus more for serving -

11. 3 tbsp. chopped fresh dill, divided -

12. 1/4 c. coarsely chopped toasted walnuts -

How to cook deliciously - Creamy Feta-Lemon Penne With Asparagus

1. Stage

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 2 cups pasta water before draining.

2. Stage

Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add asparagus and shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 1 minute. Add garlic and half of lemon zest; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until asparagus is bright green and tender and shallots are lightly caramelized, about 5 minutes more.

3. Stage

Remove from heat and add pasta, yogurt, feta, 2 tablespoons dill, and remaining lemon zest, stirring to combine. Stir in pasta water a couple tablespoons at a time to thin sauce to desired consistency; season with salt and pepper.

4. Stage

Divide pasta among plates. Top with walnuts, more feta, and remaining 1 tablespoon dill.