While my mom works out her apple butter I will post one of the our family spring time favorites. Jason rated this one of his top ten. I love the lemon taste with the asparagus.
Chicken and Asparagus Pasta
2 Chicken Breasts cooked or grilled and cut into pieces
1 1/2 pound asparagus end trimmed
1 pound bow tie pasta
1/4 cup butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken stock
zest of one lemon
juice of one lemon
Salt and Pepper
1 cup freshly shredded Parmesan Cheese
In a large pot bring water to boil, add asparagus and cook until tender but crisp about 2-3 minutes. Take asparagus out of water and rinse with cold water to stop cooking. Set aside. Cook pasta according to package instructions. In a large skillet set over low heat combine butter, garlic, cream and stock. Stir in salt, lemon juice and zest. Bring to a boil for 3 minutes reduce heat add chicken, cheese, drained pasta. Cut asparagus into 1-2 inch pieces on diagonal and add to rest of ingredients. Remove from heat and toss. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with extra cheese if desired before serving.
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