Lemon Asparagus Pasta

11 Trim and cut asparagus.
12 Toss in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper.
13 Roast in the 450℉ oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until cooked through.
0 Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente.
1 Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid.
2 Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet until shimmering.
4 Add asparagus, garlic, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, about 30 seconds.
6 Add drained pasta to the skillet with asparagus mixture and return to medium-high heat.
7 Squeeze juice from lemon into skillet and add 2 ounces Parmesan and 1 cup reserved pasta cooking liquid.
8 Cook, tossing vigorously and adding more pasta cooking liquid if needed, until sauce is creamy and emulsified and pasta is coated, about 1 minute.
9 Taste and season with more salt if needed.
10 Top with parmesan.