Pasta with Asparagus and Pistachios

4 servings

Ingredients:
1 cup asparagus tips and pieces cut into 1-inch slices
8 ounces spaghetti
3 tablespoons olive oil - divided
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1 teaspoon minced shallot
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pistachios
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon lemon juice

BOIL the asparagus in a small pot and time for 1 minute. Rinse with cold water, drain and set aside.
COOK the spaghetti according to package directions, adding 1 tablespoon olive oil to the cooking water.
HEAT 2 tablespoons olive oil in a sauté pan and slowly sauté the green onions, shallots and garlic until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the asparagus, stir and cook 2 minutes.
DRAIN the spaghetti and add to the pan. Stir in the pistachios, parsley, Parmesan and lemon juice.