Ingredients

  • 18 oz pasta shells
  • 2.5 oz frozen peas
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 2 1/2 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 9 oz asparagus, woody ends snapped off, cut into chunks
  • 2 None zucchini, cut into ribbons with a vegetable peeler
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 oz Parmesan cheese, grated, plus extra to serve
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 9 oz ricotta

Method

  • Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Add peas for final 2 mins of cooking. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
  • Heat olive oil, butter and garlic in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook asparagus for 2 mins. Add zucchini and lemon zest. Cook for 30 seconds. Add lemon juice, cheese and reserved pasta water. Cook for 1 min, tossing, until sauce emulsifies.
  • Add pasta, peas and olive oil. Toss to combine. Season. Transfer to serving bowls and sprinkle with ricotta and extra Parmesan.