Creamy Ricotta Bacon Peas & Asparagus Pasta Salad
Creamy Ricotta Bacon Peas & Asparagus Pasta Salad. Allll the crispy bacon, refreshing peas and asparagus, and the creamy ricotta you need in a pasta salad for august. Lemony, creamy delicious goodness in one big comforting bowl !!
I am all about a pasta salad for the summer. And this one is extra delicious. And the best part is that it can actually be served warm or as pasta salad. So if you’re craving this delicious goodness in the winter too, serve it up warm off the stove.
But since it’s summer this creamy pasta salad hit the spot. And there’s lots of veggies in it which you know I love. The crispy thick-cut bacon pairs perfectly with the peas and asparagus. And the best part is the peas and asparagus get cooked in all that bacon grease which just makes everything taste better, you know?!
And of course, the creamy ricotta is the key to this dish. Tossed with pasta water, this combination becomes extra creamy and extra delicious. It's also got lemon zest which makes it a little tangy. And of course, we topped it with fresh basil for summer.
Another beautiful week at the shore. But I am not going to lie I am thankful that it is almost the weekend. Hopefully the weekend weather is just as nice as it’s been this week, but either way we will be eat good food and drinking good cocktails. So as always…stay tuned !!
Ingredients
12 ounce bacon; chopped
1 bunch asparagus; cut into 1 inch pieces
1 pound fresh peas
15 ounces ricotta cheese
1/3 cup parmesan
zest of 1 lemon
salt and pepper
1 pound pasta
fresh basil for serving
Directions
In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Add the asparagus and cook for 2 minutes. Add the peas. Season with salt and pepper and cook for another 2 minutes. Add the ricotta, parmesan, and lemon zest.
Cook the pasta. Drain, saving 1 cup of cooking water. Add the pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to combine, adding pasta water as needed.
Serve warm or at room temperature as a pasta salad. Garnish with fresh basil.
