Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Asparagus

Name: Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Asparagus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 400 g Pasta; 300 g asparagus; 250 g ricotta; 30 ml lemon juice; 5 g lemon zest; 40 ml olive oil; 2 g black pepper

Bright and zesty pasta featuring tender seasonal asparagus and creamy ricotta.

Total: 30 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy

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Nutrition

per serving

kcal: 485
Protein: 16 g
Fat: 18 g
Carbs: 65 g

Ingredients

for 4 servings

Pasta400 g
asparagus300 g
ricotta250 g
lemon juice30 ml
lemon zest5 g
olive oil40 ml
black pepper2 g

Method

6 steps

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Add pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions.
Add the asparagus to the pasta pot during the last 3 minutes of cooking.
Drain the pasta and asparagus, reserving a small amount of pasta water.
In a large bowl, whisk together ricotta, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, and black pepper.
Toss the hot pasta and asparagus with the ricotta mixture until creamy, adding a splash of reserved water if needed.