Lemon Ricotta Pasta with Asparagus
Trader Joe'sLemon Ricotta Pasta with Asparagus
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 1 pound Trader Joe's Pappardelle Pasta
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
For the Ricotta Sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the Trader Joe's Pappardelle Pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
⏱️ 12 min
- 2
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Add the trimmed and cut asparagus to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until tender-crisp. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Add the drained pasta and the sautéed asparagus to the skillet with the garlic and red pepper flakes. Pour the ricotta mixture over the pasta and asparagus.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Gradually add the reserved pasta cooking water, 1/4 cup at a time, stirring constantly, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency and coats the pasta beautifully. You may not need all of the water.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Serve immediately, garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Trader Joe'sLemon Ricotta Pasta with Asparagus
For the Pasta
- 1 pound Trader Joe's Pappardelle Pasta
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
For the Ricotta Sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the Trader Joe's Pappardelle Pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
⏱️ 12 min - 2
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add the trimmed and cut asparagus to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until tender-crisp. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Add the drained pasta and the sautéed asparagus to the skillet with the garlic and red pepper flakes. Pour the ricotta mixture over the pasta and asparagus.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Gradually add the reserved pasta cooking water, 1/4 cup at a time, stirring constantly, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency and coats the pasta beautifully. You may not need all of the water.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Serve immediately, garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min