Lemon And Asparagus Pasta With Pistachios And Mozzarella

Name: Lemon And Asparagus Pasta With Pistachios And Mozzarella
Ingredients: 1/2 pound dried curly pasta (I used Cavatappi pasta); 1 pound asparagus, chopped into large pieces; 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 heaping cup small mozzarella balls, sliced in half; 1 handful fresh parsley leaves, coarsely chopped; 1 small handful fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped; juice of 1 to 2 lemons (depending on how lemony you like your pasta); 1 handful shelled roasted and salted pistachios, coarsely chopped; 1 to 2 teaspoons Bottarga (optional); salt and crushed red pepper flakes, to taste