Ingredients
- creamy ricotta cheese to taste
- fresh asparagus to taste
- grated Parmesan cheese to taste
- ground nutmeg a pinch
- sea salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- extra virgin olive oil for cooking
- penne pasta to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
- While the pasta cooks, heat a generous splash of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add chopped asparagus. Cook until the asparagus is tender, about 5–7 minutes.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the sautéed asparagus.
- Stir in the creamy ricotta cheese along with a pinch of nutmeg, mixing until well combined and heated through.
- Season with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Use fresh asparagus for best flavor. Consider adding lemon juice or experimenting with herbs for added freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg