I know I need to branch out from my incessant use of asparagus and penne for my meatless meal, But I love it! I tried to jazz it up a bit by adding shallots, lemon zest, garlic, and almonds plus a raw topping of chopped parsley, oregano, and more almonds.  Oh, and a squeeze of the aforementioned lemon. You’ll see a bit of butter hiding atop my portion so if you are going the vegan route stick with olive oil. Don’t forget to reserve some pasta water to create your sauce!

Penne with asparagus, lemon, and almonds