Cheesy Asparagus Pasta

Name: Cheesy Asparagus Pasta
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for dishes; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound short pasta, such as penne; 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), tips trimmed, stalks sliced into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 cups whole milk; 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed; 8 ounces sharp cheddar, grated; 4 ounces Gruyere, grated

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Prep Time: 25 minutes

Total: 35 minutes

Author : Martha Stewart

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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for dishesKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper1 pound short pasta, such as penne1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), tips trimmed, stalks sliced into 1/2-inch pieces2 cups whole milk8 ounces cream cheese, cubed8 ounces sharp cheddar, grated4 ounces Gruyere, grated

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Instructions

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Step 1

Preheat broiler, with rack 6 inches from heating element. Brush 4 small (8-ounce capacity) gratin dishes with butter. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add pasta and cook according to package directions 1 minute less than al dente. Add asparagus and cook 1 minute more; drain.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat milk in a medium pot over medium-high until just simmering. Add cream cheese; whisk until smooth. Reserve 1/4 cup each cheddar and Gruyere; add remaining cheeses and butter to pot and whisk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Add cooked pasta and asparagus; stir to coat. Divide mixture among prepared dishes; sprinkle with reserved cheeses.

Step 3

Broil, rotating dishes once, until pasta is crisp and browned in places, 1 to 2 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.