Asparagus Penne Carbonara - Get Cracking

Ingredients

• 15 ml 1 tbsp butter
• 500 ml 2 cups fresh asparagus, chopped
• 5 ml 1 tsp lemon rind, grated
• 15 ml 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 30 ml 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
• 375 g 12 oz penne pasta
• 4 eggs
• 30 ml 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 75 ml 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• pinch freshly ground black pepper
• grated parmesan cheese (optional)