2 lbs asparagus
12 oz ricotta cheese
1 oz olive oil
4 oz butter
1 cup Parmesan cheese
3 eggs
Prepare the penne or ziti for half the direction time stated on the package. While it's cooking cut the asparagus into 1 in pieces then saute in 3 oz of butter; salt & pepper after cooking. Mix ricotta with olive oil and put aside.
Once the pasta has cooked, drain it thoroughly then toss with 1 oz of butter and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese. Layer 1/3 of the pasta in a deep, lightly greased casserole dish, followed by all the asparagus, another 1/3 of the pasta, all of the ricotta mixture and the last 1/3 of the pasta.
Whisk together the eggs and 1/2 cup of Parmesan then pour the mixture over the top layer. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
I made this for my and Ben's dinner this past Saturday night. I sauteed some butternut squash to throw on the side and finished off the apple bread left over from last week. Not a bad dish, but not worth the calories/ fat/ etc. in my opinion.
