VEGGIE AND PENNE PASTA IN LEMON BUTTER SAUCE

VEGGIE AND PENNE PASTA IN LEMON BUTTER SAUCE

Penne pasta
Roma tomatoes, cut into chunks, or grape tomatoes
Zucchini, cubed
Asparagus, boiled and cut into 1-inch pieces
sliced almonds (can be toasted)
Juice from 1/2 lemon
4 Tbsp butter
Olive Oil
Parmesan Cheese

In a large pot, boil water for the pasta and cook just before al dente.

In a sauce pan, melt the butter and lemon juice.  Add a little olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.

In a large pan with olive oil, sizzle the tomatoes and zucchini.  Add in the almonds and asparagus.  Add in the pasta to finish cooking and add the sauce.  Mix in the cheese before serving.

Can add grilled chicken.