Gemelli with Asparagus, Ricotta, Arugula, and Lemon Zest
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed, peeled, and cut into 1-inch pieces
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound of gemelli, fusilli, rotini or any other medium-thickness short pasta
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon zest from 1 lemon
- 2 cups loosely packed baby arugula leaves
- 2 ounces finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese, plus more for serving tableside
Description

Serious Eats
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