Lemon Parmesan Linguine

Ingredients

• 12 ounces linguine
• 3 cups green beans, chopped
• 1/4 cup almonds, slivered
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/4 cup lemon juice

Directions

1. 1

   In a large pot of boiling water, cook pasta for 6 minutes. Add green beans; cook until pasta is tender but firm, about 4 minutes. Drain and return to pot, reserving 1/2 cup (125 mL) cooking liquid.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, in large skillet, toast almomds over medium heat until golden, about 3 minutes; remove and set aside.

3. 3

   Add oil to skillet; heat over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, thyme, lemon rind, salt and pepper; cook until onion is softened, about 2 minutes. Add to drined pasta along with Parmesan cheese, lemon juice and reserved cooking liquid; toss to coat. Serve sprinkled with almonds.