Lemon Asparagus Pasta | Cook Smarts

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Asparagus
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 sprigs Basil, fresh, sliced
• 3/4 lbs Pasta, pennette (or sub with other short pasta)
• 1/4 cup Oil, olive
• 2 oz Cheese, parmesan, grated
• 1/2 Lemon, juice of
• 1/4 cup Pine nuts
• 2 cans Beans, garbanzo (14 oz / 397 g can), rinsed
• 1 1/2 tsp Paprika
• 1 1/2 tsp Za'atar (opt)