Easy & Zesty Asparagus Lemon Pasta

Ingredients

• 12 oz (340 g) fettucine or spaghetti
• 1 lb (450 g) asparagus, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Zest of 1 large lemon
• Juice of 1 large lemon
• ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
• Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)