What You Do

Cook the pasta al dente according to the instructions on the package. Make sure to salt your pasta water. Make sure to reserve 1 cup of pasta water

While the pasta is cooking, heat the butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute or so. Then add the asparagus into the pan and sauté until tender, stirring occasionally.

Once the asparagus is tender, remove it from the pan.

Add the rest of the butter into the pan. Then add the heavy cream into the pan and simmer until it thickens. Once the cream thickens, remove the pasta directly from the pot (do not rinse) and place it in the pan. Add the desired amount of pasta water for your preferred consistency.

Add the parmesan, lemon juice, and lemon zest and toss. Then stir in the asparagus. Season with salt and pepper to taste. As the pasta sits, it will absorb the sauce.