Asparagus Pasta Recipe (5 Ingredients, Quick and Easy)

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trialee

FROM MELISSA

1 pound asparagus, preferably thin

4 cloves garlic

1 medium lemon

1 ounce Parmesan cheese (½ cup firmly packed freshly grated or ⅓ cup store-bought grated), plus more for serving

1 pound dried spaghetti or other long pasta, such as linguine or bucatini

4 tablespoons olive oil, divided

1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Fresh basil leaves, for serving (optional)

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