Green Asparagus Dream with Lemon Ricotta Pasta
This dish brings spring right to your plate! Tender green asparagus meets creamy lemon ricotta pasta, rounded off with crunchy pine nuts. It's a light yet incredibly aromatic dish that can be prepared in no time.
Preparation
15 min.
Cook / Bake
20 min.
Servings
2
Calories
680 kcal
Ingredients
for 2 servingsAmounts are automatically adjusted.
- 250 gSpaghettiGluten
- 500 gGreen Asparagus
- 2 tbspOlive Oil
- 1 SchalotteShallot(finely diced)
- 1 ZeheGarlic Clove(minced)
- 250 gRicotta CheeseMilch
- 1 StkLemon(zest and juice)
- 50 mlVegetable Broth
- 1 Prise(n)Salt(to taste)
- 1 Prise(n)Black Pepper(freshly ground, to taste)
- 30 gPine Nuts
- 2 tbspFresh Parsley(chopped)
Instructions
Cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve about 1/2 cup (120 ml) of the pasta water.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the asparagus. Wash the green asparagus, snap off the woody ends, and cut the spears into bite-sized pieces (about 1-inch long).
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely diced shallot and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the cut asparagus to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp. Season with salt and pepper.
In a bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vegetable broth. Mix well until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Drain the cooked spaghetti and add it directly to the skillet with the asparagus. Pour the ricotta mixture over the pasta and asparagus. Toss everything together, adding a little of the reserved pasta water if needed to create a creamy sauce.
In a small, dry pan, toast the pine nuts over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and fragrant. Be careful not to burn them.
Serve the lemon ricotta pasta with green asparagus immediately, garnished with toasted pine nuts and fresh chopped parsley.
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Nutrition per serving
Calories
680 kcal
Protein
30 g
Carbohydrates
75 g
Fat
30 g
Fiber
8 g
Recipe on TomTaste: https://tomtaste.com/recipe/green-asparagus-dream-with-lemon-ricotta-pasta
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