Lemon Feta Linguine with Garlic Asparagus

uncooked linguine pasta

For the sauce:

lemon, juice and zest* (see first Note below)

extra virgin olive oil

feta cheese, crumbled

Cracked black pepper

(12 spears) asparagus, woody ends removed and cut into 1½ inch pieces

garlic cloves, minced

extra virgin olive oil

Salt and pepper