"While sailing in the Mediterranean, we tasted a lemony pasta. I developed my own version of it that our guests love. Try it with shrimp, kalamatas and asparagus. —Peter Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas..."
INGREDIENTS
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2-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
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1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
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4 cups uncooked bow tie pasta (about 12 ounces)
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3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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1 can (14 ounces) water-packed quartered artichoke hearts, well drained
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 cup crumbled goat cheese
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2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
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1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
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2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
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1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese