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Penne With Steamed Asparagus, Basil And Ricotta

Make Penne With Steamed Asparagus, Basil And Ricotta at home with Asparagus In Lengthwise In Bias Sliced, Ricotta Cheese, Parmesan Cheese, Fresh Basil Leaves, and Salt. Serves 4. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Ingredients

• 2 lb
• 1 1/3 cup
• 2/3 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 1/2 tsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 1 lb

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Bring 4 quarts salted water to a boil in large pot for cooking the pasta.

2. 2

   Steam asparagus pieces til just tender, about 2 minutes. Set cooked asparagus aside.

3. 3

   Combine ricotta and parmesan cheese, basil, salt and pepper in a medium bow. Set the mixture aside.

4. 4

   Cook pasta per package directions; just before pasta is done, carefully remove 1/3 cup of the cooking liquid and stir it into the ricotta mixture.

5. 5

   The cheese sauce should be smooth and creamy.

6. 6

   Drain the pasta, making sure that some water still clings to the noodles.

7. 7

   Toss the hot pasta with the ricotta mixture and the asparagus.

8. 8

   Mix well to coat the pasta with the sauce.

9. 9

   Transfer portions to warm pasta bowls and serve immediately.

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