Asparagus-Lemon Pasta with Feta

Ingredients

• 200 g whole wheat spaghetti
• Salt
• 3 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 100 g feta (plus extra to taste)
• Pepper
• 150 g green asparagus
• 2 cloves garlic

Instructions

1. 1.

   Cook whole wheat spaghetti according to package directions in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.

2. 2.

   Meanwhile, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest and 2 tbsp of oil in a bowl. Crumble the sheep's cheese, add it and mix vigorously. Season with pepper.

3. 3.

   Wash the asparagus, pat dry and trim the woody ends. Cut the asparagus into pieces about 2 cm long. Peel and chop the garlic.

4. 4.

   Heat the remaining oil in a pan and sauté the garlic for 1-2 minutes over medium heat. Add the asparagus pieces and fry for 2-3 minutes.

5. 5.

   Add the spaghetti and lemon oil sheep's cheese mixture to the pan and heat gently for 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

6. 6.

   Serve the asparagus-lemon pasta on 2 plates and season with lemon juice, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with extra feta to taste.