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Penne with Asparagus & Lemon Cream Sauce
Penne with Asparagus & Lemon Cream Sauce
1 Review
From: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 1999
Strike while the asparagus is fresh—it's loaded with nutrients, and gives this quick pasta the very taste of spring.
- By: EatingWell Test Kitchen
Ingredients 6 servings
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- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch diagonal pieces
- 2 bunches scallions, trimmed and cut into 1-inch diagonal pieces
- ¾ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
- 12 ounces penne
- Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup slivered fresh basil
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- Put a large pot of lightly salted water on to boil.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus and scallions and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and browned in places, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk ricotta and lemon zest in a large bowl. Cook penne until just tender, about 10 minutes. Measure out ¼ cup of the pasta-cooking water; stir into ricotta mixture until creamy. Drain the penne and mix into the ricotta mixture; toss to coat. Add the vegetables and toss well. Season with salt and pepper. Serve, garnished with basil.
- Per serving: 266 calories; 4 g fat(2 g sat); 8 g fiber; 48 g carbohydrates; 13 g protein; 112 mcg folate; 10 mg cholesterol; 3 g sugars; 0 g added sugars; 887 IU vitamin A; 10 mg vitamin C; 142 mg calcium; 3 mg iron; 94 mg sodium; 334 mg potassium
- Nutrition Bonus: Folate (28% daily value)
- Carbohydrate Servings: 3
- Exchanges: 3 starch, ½ vegetable, ½ medium-fat meat
Reviews 1
July 25, 2013
By: EatingWell User
Bland and Not Creamy
Does anyone have tips for cooking with ricotta? I keep trying it but just never like it as a substitute for fattier cheeses/butter in sauces. This was super fast and healthy but I didn't really enjoy it.
Pros: Healthy, Quick
Cons: Lacking in flavor, not at all creamy
