Asparagus with lemon ricotta is a delectable dish that combines the fresh, vibrant flavors of spring asparagus with the creamy richness of homemade ricotta cheese. This classic recipe is perfect for a light and healthy lunch or dinner, and can be easily prepared with a few simple ingredients. The succulent asparagus spears are roasted or grilled until tender, then tossed with a zesty lemon-infused ricotta cheese. The bright acidity of the lemon perfectly complements the sweetness of the asparagus, while the ricotta adds a luscious creaminess that brings the dish together. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this recipe is sure to impress with its simplicity and deliciousness.
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CAVATELLI WITH ASPARAGUS, LEMON AND FRESH RICOTTA
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the woody stems from the asparagus in a food processor. Process until smooth. Transfer the pureed asparagus to a fine-mesh strainer set over a small bowl. Let the juices drain, 5 to 10 minutes, pressing down lightly on the puree with a wooden spoon occasionally. Reserve the juice and discard the pulp.
- Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the ricotta, Parmesan and 1 tablespoon lemon juice with some salt and pepper. Add the lemon zest and set aside.
- Once the water has boiled, add the cavatelli and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Meanwhile, add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until lightly golden, about 2 minutes. Remove the garlic, then add the sliced asparagus and saute until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain the cavatelli directly into the skillet with the asparagus. Add about half of the asparagus juice and allow to simmer for 1 minute. Add the remaining asparagus juice and the remaining tablespoon lemon juice and cook until the pasta is glossy, about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl and garnish with Pecorino-Romano, lemon zest, dollops of the whipped ricotta, basil and black pepper.
ASPARAGUS & LEMON RICOTTA FLATBREAD
This easy asparagus and lemon ricotta flatbread is ready in just 30 minutes and costs just $10 to make, making it a perfect choice for a budget weeknight meal.
Provided by Jennie Schacht
Categories Budget Friendly, Dinner Tonight
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 500˚F with rack in upper third of oven. Line an 18 x 13-inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Dust a clean work surface with flour and roll out dough to an 18 x 13-inch rectangle; transfer to sheet. In a small bowl, combine oil, garlic and oregano and brush over surface of dough. Sprinkle two-thirds of Romano over crust. Arrange asparagus in an even layer over top. Dollop with ricotta and sprinkle with lemon zest, pepper flakes and remaining one-third of Romano. Bake in upper third of oven until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly, 8 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 552 calories
PENNE WITH ASPARAGUS, RICOTTA AND LEMON
This recipe is from the Reader's Digest, Magic foods for better blood sugar book. I don't eat a lot of pasta because let's face it, it's just not that healthy, or low fat. But there are times where I crave pasta and am always looking for a healthy, fast and tasty version to have on hand. This serves nice with a side salad and a piece of low glycemic bread such as pumpernickel or sourdough. Instead of butter, a low fat ricotta mixed with a tsp of olive oil and some chili flakes is a nice low glycemic spread. There is also a variation here for Penne with Spinach, Ricotta and Lemon, however I have not tried this variation.
Provided by kelly in TO
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of light salted water to a boil for cooking the penne.
- Stir together the ricotta, 1/4 cup of the parmesan, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
- Add the penne to the boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally for 4 minutes. Add the asparagus and cook until the penne is al dente (Do not overcook penne) and the asparagus is tender, 4 to 5 minutes longer. Reserve 1/3 cup of the pasta cooking water. Drain the pasta and asparagus and place in a large bowl.
- Add 1/3 cup of the reserved pasta cooking water to the ricotta mixture, whisking until smooth. Toss the pasta with the ricotta sauce.
- Pass the remaining parmesan separately.
- One serving is 11/2 cups.
- VARIATION: Penne with Spinach, Ricotta, and Lemon.
- In step 3 omit the asparagus; cook the penne for 8 to10 minutes. While the penne is cooking, cook one 10 ounce (300-gram) package of frozen spinach according to package directions. In step 4 Toss the penne with the ricotta sauce and spinach.
TORTELLINI WITH ASPARAGUS & LEMON
This is a terrific warm-weather dish, loaded with fresh flavors. I make mine meatless, but some sliced grilled chicken on top would be awesome, too. -Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add asparagus; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add garlic and pepper; cook 1 minute longer., Remove from heat; stir in herbs, lemon zest and lemon juice. Drain tortellini; transfer to a large bowl. Stir in cheeses and asparagus mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 594 calories, Fat 28g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 843mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS, ARUGULA AND RICOTTA
This recipe works best if you use thin asparagus and peppery wild arugula, available at some farmers' markets.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, pastas, main course
Time 15m
Yield Serves four
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and add a generous amount of salt. Add the asparagus. Cook pencil-thin asparagus for two minutes, three to four minutes if stems are medium-thick. Transfer to a bowl of ice-cold water. Drain and set aside.
- Place the ricotta in a large pasta bowl.
- Bring the water back to a boil, and add the pasta. Cook al dente, following the directions for timing on the package but checking a minute before the suggested cooking time. Stir 1/3 cup of the pasta cooking water into the ricotta. Drain the pasta and toss at once with the olive oil and ricotta, the arugula, asparagus and Parmesan. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 485, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 69 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 513 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
LEMON RICOTTA FETTUCCINE
The lemon with the richness of the cheese is mouth watering good. You can add 1 1/2 cup of peas if desired instead of asparagus. Using fresh pasta makes this an almost instant dish.
Provided by conniecooks
Categories Cheese
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt butter over medium heat and cook garlic and shallot for 3 min or until softened.
- Add ricotta cheese and cream and stir until combined.
- Add lemon zest, juice and pepper and cook stirring until hot about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile in large pot of boiling water add salt and pasta and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add asparagus and cook for two more minutes or until pasta is al dente and asparagus is tender crisp.
- Drain, reserve 1 cup of the pasta water and return pasta to pot.
- Add cheese mixture and toss to coat.
- Add some of the pasta water to moisten if needed.
- Add chives and toss to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.4, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 105.4, Sodium 1840.4, Carbohydrate 48.1, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 2.6, Protein 17.2
ONE-POT PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS AND RICOTTA
This recipe is sponsored by Target. Everything cooks in the same pot in this game-changing dinner: the aromatics (onions and garlic), the spring vegetables (asparagus and peas), and even the noodles (no separate pot of boiling water necessary!). It's finished with lemon, fresh basil and dollops of creamy ricotta.
Provided by Kelly Senyei
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine the pasta, onions, garlic, asparagus, broth and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture boils, 7 to 10 minutes. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the frozen peas and continue to cook until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 2 minutes. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Taste and season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer the pasta to serving bowls and top with dollops of ricotta and a sprinkling of Parmesan. Garnish with basil leaves and serve.
LEMON ASPARAGUS RISOTTO
Lower in fat than most risotto recipes but no one will know! I like to serve this as a main dish under some steamed halibut or other white fish.
Provided by stefychefy
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Risotto Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add asparagus, cover, and steam until tender, about 5 minutes. Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces; set aside.
- Heat chicken broth in a saucepan over medium heat; keep at a simmer while preparing risotto.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and celery until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Stir in garlic and arborio rice; cook and stir until rice is lightly toasted, about 5 more minutes.
- Pour white wine into rice mixture, stirring constantly, until liquid is evaporated, about 5 minutes. Stir chicken broth into rice, one ladleful at a time, allowing liquid to absorb completely before adding more while stirring constantly, about 20 minutes. Add asparagus and stir.
- Remove from heat and mix in Parmesan cheese, lemon juice and lemon zest. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53.4 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 355.2 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
ASPARAGUS, LEMON & RICOTTA TART
A sophisticated vegetarian option for dinner guests
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Buffet, Lunch, Main course, Side dish, Supper
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface to a circle roughly 35cm in diameter. Use the rolling pin to pick up the pastry, then drape it over a 27cm deep, loose-bottomed tart tin. Press the pastry into the sides, then prick the base with a fork. Cover with cling film, then chill in the fridge for at least 30 mins.
- Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Unwrap the tart and line with baking parchment and baking beans. Cook on a baking sheet for 10-15 mins, until just starting to firm up. Beat 1 of the eggs. Remove the beans and baking parchment, then lightly brush the tart all over with the beaten egg. Cook for another 5-10 mins until the pastry is golden and crisp all over, then leave to cool.
- Reduce the oven to 180C/fan 160C/ gas 4. Whisk together the remaining eggs, then pour in the cream and lemon zest and whisk until well combined. Season with salt and pour into a large jug. Pour the cream mixture into the tart case, then arrange the asparagus spears on top. Dollop over teaspoonfuls of ricotta and sprinkle with the mint, then carefully slide into the oven. Cook for 25-30 mins until the quiche is set with just the faintest wobble in the middle. Leave to cool at least 10 mins before serving either warm or at room temperature, sprinkled with salt flakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 497 calories, Fat 41 grams fat, SaturatedFat 21 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 25 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 0.35 milligram of sodium
LEMON ASPARAGUS
Clarice Scheeringa of Ripon, California shares this dressed-up asparagus. "I live in the heart of asparagus country, so I'm always on the look out for new ways to serve it," she explains. "Lemon and a touch of tarragon make it a quick elegant side dish."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 4-6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place asparagus and water in a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Add butter, lemon juice and tarragon; toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 43mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
ONE-POT PASTA WITH RICOTTA AND LEMON
This elegant, bright pasta dish comes together in about the same amount of time it takes to boil noodles and heat up a jar of store-bought marinara. The no-cook sauce is a 50-50 mix of ricotta and Parmesan, with the zest and juice of one lemon thrown in. That's it. To make it more filling, add peas, asparagus or spinach in the last few minutes of the pasta boiling, or stir in fresh arugula or watercress with the sauce in Step 3. It's a weeknight and for-company keeper any way you stir it.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- In the same pot, make the sauce: Add the ricotta, Parmesan, lemon zest and juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and stir until well combined.
- Add 1/2 cup pasta water to the sauce and stir until smooth. Add the pasta and continue to stir vigorously until the noodles are well coated. Add more pasta water as needed for a smooth sauce.
- Divide the pasta among bowls and top with some of the sauce that's pooled at the bottom of the pot. Garnish with grated Parmesan, black pepper, red-pepper flakes and basil, if using.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, tender asparagus. Look for spears that are bright green and have tightly closed tips. Avoid spears that are limp or have woody ends.
- Trim the asparagus spears before cooking. Cut off the tough ends of the spears, about 1 inch from the bottom.
- Cook the asparagus quickly to preserve its鮮豔的綠色. Blanching or steaming are good methods for cooking asparagus.
- Add lemon and ricotta cheese for a delicious flavor combination. Lemon adds a bright, tangy flavor, while ricotta cheese adds a creamy, rich flavor.
- Serve the asparagus as a side dish or as part of a main course. Asparagus pairs well with grilled chicken, fish, or shrimp.
Conclusion:
Asparagus with lemon ricotta is a simple but elegant dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of lemon and ricotta cheese creates a delicious flavor combination that is sure to please everyone. Whether you serve it as a side dish or as part of a main course, asparagus with lemon ricotta is sure to be a hit.
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