Springtime Pasta

Name: Springtime Pasta
Ingredients: 1 c. marscarpone cheese; 3/4 c. Parmesan cheese; Zest of 1 lemon; Juice of 1 lemon; 1 tbsp. unsalted butter; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; 1/2 tsp. Black pepper; 1 lb. gemelli pasta; 1 lb. thin asparagus; 1 roasted chicken; 6 small plum tomatoes; 1 tbsp. fresh tarragon

12 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 c. marscarpone cheese
3/4 c. Parmesan cheese
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tbsp. unsalted butter
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. Black pepper
1 lb. gemelli pasta
1 lb. thin asparagus
1 roasted chicken
6 small plum tomatoes
1 tbsp. fresh tarragon

Directions

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2

In a large heatproof serving bowl, combine marscarpone cheese, Parmesan, lemon zest, lemon juice, butter, salt, and pepper.
3

Cook pasta in boiling water according to package directions, adding asparagus for the last 3 minutes.
4

Place bowl with mascarpone cheese mixture over pasta pot; heat until cheeses almost melt; whisk until smooth.
5

Drain pasta and asparagus; add to sauce in bowl with chicken, tomatoes, and tarragon; toss.