Lemon Creamy Asparagus (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta Mix
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1 cup peas, frozen or fresh
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1/4 cup parsley, roughly chopped
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1 pound asparagus, trimmed and chopped into 1-inch pieces
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1 pound pasta of your choice: rotini, penne, farfalle, or fusilli
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1 cup radishes, sliced thin and halved
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2 tablespoons finely chopped dill
→ Creamy Lemon Dressing
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3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1 clove garlic, minced into a paste or grated
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1/2 teaspoon salt (add more if you want)
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A dash of black pepper to taste
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1/4 cup ricotta cheese of good quality
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1/4 cup olive oil
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1 teaspoon lemon zest, grated super fine
# Instructions:
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Stir together lemon juice, oil, ricotta, lemon zest, garlic, and salt in a small bowl or jar. Shake or mix until it’s creamy. Set it aside until you’re ready to use it.
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Wash and cut the asparagus into 1-inch pieces. Slice the radishes thinly, then cut the slices in half so they’re bite-sized.
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Bring a big pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until it’s just tender (al dente). Check the time on the box! Drain well, rinse with cold water, and let it sit to cool off completely.
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Set up an ice water bath in a big bowl. Boil another smaller pot of water. Add asparagus to the boiling water for 2 minutes, then toss in the peas for an extra minute. Once tender-crisp, drain them and dunk into the ice bath so they stop cooking. Drain again after they’ve chilled.
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Combine pasta, peas, asparagus, radishes, dill, and parsley in a large bowl. Pour your dressing over and toss gently so everything is evenly coated. Adjust salt, pepper, or olive oil if needed.
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Eat immediately at room temperature or chill it in the fridge. It stays fresh in a sealed container for up to five days, making it a great choice for planning meals ahead.
# Notes:
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This colorful pasta meal is perfect for a meat-free lunch or a summer outing.
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If you’ve got fresh peas, use those instead! Just add them to the water after cooking the asparagus for a minute.
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The dressing tastes better as it sits, so leftovers actually improve in flavor.