Mussels Lemon Garlic Pasta Primavera

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp olive oil

1 Tbsp butter

1 lemon, zest and juice

4 cloves garlic, chopped

1 lb mussels (or opt for no protein for vegan)

1 lb asparagus cut into thirds

1/2 Vidalia onion, diced

1/2 red bell pepper diced

2 carrots, diced small

4 Tbsp fresh Italian parsley, chopped

salt & pepper

1 pkg spaghetti noodles (I used Einkhorn)

Instructions:

Fill large pot with water and bring to a boil to cook pasta according to package directions and then drain and set aside. Heat olive oil and butter over medium heat in pan on stove top. Add garlic, onion, & veggies! Cook for 5 mins or until tender. Add salt and pepper to taste then add mussels, lemon zest and juice. Mix with pasta and enjoy!