As we head into summer, it's time to be more relaxed about entertaining and cooking.

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This week’s recipe is a variation of an all-time favourite pasta dish that I often make Friday nights when I want something quick and easy.

It’s a pasta dish with a “no cook” sauce.

It also takes advantage of asparagus season right now and what’s so great about it is the asparagus gets tossed into the pot of pasta during the last few minutes of cooking. If you like shrimp, you can add a handful of them as well.

Once drained, the whole mixture gets tossed in a bowl with the “sauce,” comprised of fresh lemon zest, lemon juice and quality olive oil.

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