Pasta W/ Asparagus, Arugula & Ricotta

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

2. 2

   Add the asparagus pieces.

3. 3

   Cook pencil-thin pieces for 2 minutes, medium pieces for 3 to 4 minutes.

4. 4

   With a slotted spoon, transfer the asparagus to a bowl of ice-cold water.

5. 5

   Then drain the cold water and set the asparagus aside.

6. 6

   Place the ricotta in a large pasta bowl.

7. 7

   Cook the pasta in the same salted water that the asparagus was cooked inches Cook it al dente, following the directions on the package, but check the pasta a minute before the suggested cooking time is up.

8. 8

   Mix 1/3 cup of the pasta-cooking water into the ricotta.

9. 9

   Drain the pasta and immediately toss it with the olive oil and ricotta.

10. 10

    Stir in the arugula, asparagus, pepper, and Parmesan.

11. 11

    Serve hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.