Lemon-Basil Ricotta Pasta Bake

• 1 pound Whole Wheat Penne Pasta
• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• 8 ounces, weight Mushrooms, Sliced
• 1 pound Asparagus, Trimmed, Cut Into 1-inch Pieces
• 1 cup Ricotta Cheese
• 1 Lemon, Zest And Juice
• 1/2 cups Fresh Basil Thinly Sliced, Divided
• 3/4 teaspoons Salt
• 1/2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
• 1/2 cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese

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2. Preheat broiler to high.
3. Begin boiling pasta water.
4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
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6. Cook pasta to al dente per package instructions.
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8. Add olive oil to skillet and cook mushrooms and asparagus for 56 minutes until mushrooms are browned and asparagus has softened and is bright green.
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10. While pasta and vegetables cook, in a small bowl, mix ricotta, lemon zest and juice, 1/4 cup basil, and salt.
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12. Drain pasta and return to pot.
13. Add vegetables and ricotta mixture and combine completely.
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15. Transfer to baking dish and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
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17. Broil for 45 minutes until cheese is melted and slightly browned.
18. Sprinkle with remaining basil and serve.

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Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/lemon-basil-ricotta-pasta-bake/ (may not work)