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Lemon-Basil Ricotta Pasta Bake

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Penne pasta with mushrooms and asparagus are flavored with lemon and basil and wrapped in creamy ricotta cheese.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Whole Wheat Penne Pasta
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 8 ounces, weight Mushrooms, Sliced
  • 1 pound Asparagus, Trimmed, Cut Into 1-inch Pieces
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese
  • 1  Lemon, Zest And Juice
  • ½ cups Fresh Basil Thinly Sliced, Divided
  • ¾ teaspoons Salt
  • ½ cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • ½ cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Preparation

1. Preheat broiler to high. Begin boiling pasta water. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Cook pasta to al dente per package instructions.
3. Add olive oil to skillet and cook mushrooms and asparagus for 5–6 minutes until mushrooms are browned and asparagus has softened and is bright green.
4. While pasta and vegetables cook, in a small bowl, mix ricotta, lemon zest and juice, ¼ cup basil, and salt.
5. Drain pasta and return to pot. Add vegetables and ricotta mixture and combine completely.
6. Transfer to baking dish and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
7. Broil for 4–5 minutes until cheese is melted and slightly browned. Sprinkle with remaining basil and serve.

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Guy on 4.27.2020

Easy, comes together fast; and the house smells great afterward! What more could you want?

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