Spaghetti with Shaved Asparagus

It's springtime and that means asparagus! I love this recipe from Martha Stewart. It's easy, fast and delicious. Both of my kids eat it, which is saying something. Even Ben loves it and he's not a big asparagus fan. Let me know if you try it!

Spaghetti with Shaved Asparagus
Coarse salt and ground pepper
12 ounces spaghetti
1 bunch (1 pound) asparagus, tough ends removed, shaved with a vegetable peeler
4 strips lemon zest, thinly sliced, plus 1 Tbs fresh lemon juice
4 Tbs butter
1 ounce Parmesan, shaved with a vegetable peeler

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Add asparagus and lemon zest to pot; immediately drain pasta mixture, and return to pot.

Add butter and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, and toss, adding enough pasta water to create a think sauce. Top with Parmesan.