Lemon zest ties all the flavors together in this light and creamy pasta.

Add pasta and cook for 3 minutes less than the package directions.

Add asparagus and continue cooking until the pasta and asparagus are just tender, 3 minutes more.

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Drain and return to the pot.

Meanwhile, whisk milk, mustard, flour, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.

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Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant and lightly browned, 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Whisk in the milk mixture.

Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, and cook until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes.

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Stir in tarragon, lemon zest and juice.

Stir the sauce into the pasta-asparagus mixture.

Stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan.

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Divide the pasta among 4 bowls and top with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.

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