Strozzapreti With Wild Arugula And Asparagus

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• kosher salt
• 1/2 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths
• 3/4 lb pasta
• 1/2 cup fresh ricotta cheese
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 bunch wild arugula (about 2 oz)
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a generous amount of salt. add the asparagus, cook for 2 minutes, and transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl of cold water. drain and set aside.
• 2 bring the water back to a boil and add the pasta. cook until al dente. stir 2 t of the pasta cooking water into the ricotta.
• 3 drain the pasta and toss at once with the asparagus, ricotta, olive oil, arugula, parmesan and pepper to taste. serve hot.