Lemony Asparagus Pasta

This dish is so amazing!  I love the combination of the flavors.  It is like a lemony alfredo sauce with an asparagus kick.  Soooo good! I served mine with some yummy tilapia.  Enjoy!

Ingredients:

-8 oz penne pasta

-1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and broken into 1 inch pieces

-1 1/2 cups milk (no lower than a 2% fat content)

-1 Tbs Dijon mustard

-4 tsp flour

-1/2 tsp salt

-1 tsp pepper

-2 tsp extra virgin olive oil

-4 garlic cloves, minced

-1 Tbs lemon juice

-1 cup Parmesan cheese

Directions:

Bring a pot of water to a boil.  Toss in pasta and cook for 6 minutes.  Add asparagus and continue cooking for about 3-4 more minutes.  Drain.

Meanwhile, whisk milk, mustard, flour, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.  Heat oil in small sauce pan.  Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.  Add milk mixture and stir.  Bring to a boil and cook for an extra 2 minutes, or until sauce is thickened.  Stir in lemon juice.  Pour sauce over drained pasta and asparagus.  Mix well.  Pour cheese on top and mix well.  Enjoy!