Penne With Asparagus, Ricotta and Lemon

Name: Penne With Asparagus, Ricotta and Lemon
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste); fresh ground black pepper; 2 cups whole wheat penne (or spelt); 1 lb asparagus, stem ends snapped off, cut into 11/2 inch lengths (2 cups)

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Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Servings: 4

Cost: $3.15 /serving

Author : kelly in TO

penne vegetable less 60 mins

Ingredients

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1/2 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest2 teaspoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)fresh ground black pepper2 cups whole wheat penne (or spelt)1 lb asparagus, stem ends snapped off, cut into 11/2 inch lengths (2 cups)

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Instructions

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Step 1

Bring a large pot of light salted water to a boil for cooking the penne.

Step 2

Stir together the ricotta, 1/4 cup of the parmesan, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.

Step 3

Add the penne to the boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally for 4 minutes. Add the asparagus and cook until the penne is al dente (Do not overcook penne) and the asparagus is tender, 4 to 5 minutes longer. Reserve 1/3 cup of the pasta cooking water. Drain the pasta and asparagus and place in a large bowl.

Step 4

Add 1/3 cup of the reserved pasta cooking water to the ricotta mixture, whisking until smooth. Toss the pasta with the ricotta sauce.

Step 5

Pass the remaining parmesan separately.

Step 6

One serving is 11/2 cups.

Step 7

VARIATION: Penne with Spinach, Ricotta, and Lemon.

Step 8

In step 3 omit the asparagus; cook the penne for 8 to10 minutes. While the penne is cooking, cook one 10 ounce (300-gram) package of frozen spinach according to package directions. In step 4 Toss the penne with the ricotta sauce and spinach.

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