asparagus pasta recipe

Angel Hair with Shrimp and Asparagus is a quick and easy pasta dish made with fresh tomatoes and asparagus in a light tomato broth.

Angel Hair With Shrimp And Asparagus

asparagus (tough ends removed, quartered)

olive oil

plum tomatoes (diced)

garlic (thinly sliced)

shrimp

chicken broth

oz white wine

kosher salt and fresh pepper (to taste)

herbs de Provence (or you can use your favorite herbs)

tsp red pepper flakes

oz angel hair pasta (wheat or gluten-free)

Angel Hair with Shrimp and Asparagus

Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet on high heat.

When skillet is hot, spray with oil and add shrimp.

Cook shrimp about 1 to 2 minutes in each side until ALMOST cooked through and remove from the pan. Set aside.

Reduce skillet heat to medium, add olive oil and garlic and sauté until golden, careful not to burn, about 1 minute.

Add tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Simmer until tender, about 4 minutes.

Add the white wine and broth and stir, cook 1 minute then add the asparagus, salt, pepper and herbs.

Cover and simmer for 10 minutes on medium low heat, until the vegetables are tender.

While sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta al dente. Drain when done.

After sauce simmers 10 minutes, return shrimp to sauce and finish cooking, about 1 minute (Do not overcook or shrimp will get tough).

Add pasta to the sauce and toss well.

Divide equally in 4 bowls and top with a good grated cheese.

Pasta with Asparagus; a simple dish but a wonderful way to enjoy asparagus which is in season right now.

Pasta with Asparagus

asparagus

oz pasta

tbsp extra virgin olive oil

garlic (crushed)

salt and fresh cracked pepper

Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

In a large pot boil 4 cups water with salt.

When boiling, add asparagus and cook 3-5 minutes, until tender crisp.

Drain asparagus in colander reserving 1 cup liquid before draining.

Fill pot with salted water, cover and boil for pasta.

When water boils cook pasta according to package directions for al dente.

Meanwhile, in a sauté pan heat olive oil.

Add garlic and cook until golden, add asparagus, salt and pepper and sauté about 1-2 minutes, tossing with oil and garlic.

In a small bowl combine egg yolk, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, 1/4 cup reserved asparagus liquid, salt and pepper.

Mix well.

After pasta is drained return to pot and mix with egg mixture.

Cook on medium-low about 2 minutes, until sauce thickens and sticks to pasta.

Toss in asparagus and mix well.

Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

If pasta seems too dry add more reserved liquid a tablespoon at a time.

Serve with additional grated cheese.

Creamy Asparagus Pasta Recipe - A creamy, yet healthy veggie loaded protein-packed pasta with asparagus and peas, all tossed in a lightened-up cream sauce!

Creamy Asparagus Pasta

water pasta

box (14.5 oz.) Barilla® ProteinPLUS® Farfalle Pasta

asparagus (,

green peas ((frozen

extra virgin olive oil

onion

garlic (, minced)

all-purpose whole wheat white flour

skim milk

cream cheese

parmesan cheese

salt and fresh ground pepper (,

parsley (, for garnish)

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Add pasta to boiling water and cook for 7 minutes; add prepared vegetables to the pot and continue to cook for 3 more minutes, or until al dente.

Drain.

In the meantime prepare the sauce.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add onions and garlic and cook for 3 minutes, or until tender.

In a small mixing bowl combine flour and chicken broth; whisk until thoroughly incorporated.

Add broth mixture to the onion mixture in the pan.

Whisk in milk; continue to whisk constantly and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and cook for 1 more minute, or until thickened.

Stir in the cream cheese; stir until melted.

Stir in the grated parmesan cheese and remove from heat.

Season with salt and pepper.

Add pasta and vegetables to the sauce; stir until completely combined.

Serve.

Asparagus Penne Pasta with creamy lemon-garlic parmesan cheese sauce. This pasta recipe is easy and versatile to pair with any dinner you planned for weeknight. Whether you like chicken, salmon or vegetarian, this delicious asparagus pasta you can serve with any of your favorite protein.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pasta dishes such as this Asparagus and Green Peas Penne solves two purpose on dinner table. 1) A hearty dinner side 2) Good serving of seasonal vegetables. It makes total sense to keep pasta vegetarian because this gives me opportunity to serve any protein my family prefer on the side.So, let's make some creamy-dreamy Asparagus Pasta today!<img alt="Asparagus Pasta Recipe" src="https://media.chefdehome.com/750/0/0/asparagus/asparagus-pasta-recipe.jpg" loading="lazy" width="750" height="1142" srcset="https://media.chefdehome.com/800/0/0/asparagus/asparagus-pasta-recipe.jpg 800w,https://media.chefdehome.com/655/0/0/asparagus/asparagus-pasta-recipe.jpg 655w,https://media.chefdehome.com/492/0/0/asparagus/asparagus-pasta-recipe.jpg 492w,https://media.chefdehome.com/310/0/0/asparagus/asparagus-pasta-recipe.jpg 310w,https://media.chefdehome.com/100/0/0/asparagus/asparagus-pasta-recipe.jpg 100w,https://media.chefdehome.com/750/0/0/asparagus/asparagus-pasta-recipe.jpg 750w" sizes="(min-width: 992px) 750px, (max-width: 414px) 93vw, 96vw">Asparagus Pasta comes together very quickly. I use one pot of salted water to cook the penne pasta and blanch the asparagus. This easy step helps me finish pasta in just few pans, start to end. One pot for cooking pasta and asparagus, second for making sauce for pasta. In-fact, if you serving chicken or salmon for dinner? You can cook that in same saute pan in which you will be making cream sauce. Less dishes to clean!To make the asparagus pasta, I start by bringing a pot of water to rolling boil. Season with salt. Trim asparagus and add to boiling water. Asparagus cooks very fast. Moment it starts turn dark green color, remove from hot water and rinse/place in ice cold water. Set aside. In same pot, boil fresh water, season with salt and cook pasta until al-dente/as per package directions.Optional - Cook pan seared chicken or salmon as recipe suggests. Once done remove chicken in plate. In the same pan proceed with cooking cream sauce for asparagus pasta. Once sauce is ready, mix in cooked pasta, asparagus and chicken (if using). That's it.&nbsp;Creamy asparagus pasta is ready.<img alt="Lemon Garlic Parmesan Asparagus Pasta" src="https://media.chefdehome.com/750/0/0/asparagus/lemon-garlic-parmesan-asparagus-pasta.jpg" loading="lazy" width="750" height="1145" srcset="https://media.chefdehome.com/800/0/0/asparagus/lemon-garlic-parmesan-asparagus-pasta.jpg 800w,https://media.chefdehome.com/655/0/0/asparagus/lemon-garlic-parmesan-asparagus-pasta.jpg 655w,https://media.chefdehome.com/492/0/0/asparagus/lemon-garlic-parmesan-asparagus-pasta.jpg 492w,https://media.chefdehome.com/310/0/0/asparagus/lemon-garlic-parmesan-asparagus-pasta.jpg 310w,https://media.chefdehome.com/100/0/0/asparagus/lemon-garlic-parmesan-asparagus-pasta.jpg 100w,https://media.chefdehome.com/750/0/0/asparagus/lemon-garlic-parmesan-asparagus-pasta.jpg 750w" sizes="(min-width: 992px) 750px, (max-width: 414px) 93vw, 96vw"> This is a kind of recipe you can easily make your own. Like I used green peas with asparagus for a spring inspired veggie-forward pasta.&nbsp; You can also&nbsp;add/substitute in some broccoli or snap peas per preference.&nbsp;Friends, stores are loaded with fresh asparagus. I could not resist bringing a few pound home every visit. We are, obviously, big fans of asparagus.&nbsp;If you too are fan of asparagus? I recommend checking out these asparagus recipes on the blog:<ol><li><a href="https://www.chefdehome.com/recipes/928/garlic-butter-roasted-salmon-with-asparagus" title="Roasted Garlic Salmon and Asparagus Recipe">Roasted Garlic Salmon and Asparagus</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://www.chefdehome.com/recipes/927/asparagus-soup" title="Asparagus Soup Recipe">Asparagus Soup</a></li><li><a href="https://www.chefdehome.com/recipes/413/oven-roasted-asparagus-and-ravioli-pasta-salad" title="Roasted Asparagus Pasta Salad Recipe">Roasted Asparagus Pasta Salad</a></li><li><a href="https://www.chefdehome.com/recipes/753/chicken-caesar-salad-with-asparagus" title="Chicken Caesar Asparagus Salad Recipe">Chicken Caesar Asparagus Salad</a></li><li><a href="https://www.chefdehome.com/recipes/659/grilled-chimichurri-shrimp-and-couscous-salad" title="Grilled Chimichurri Shrimp Salad">Grilled Chimichurri Shrimp and Asparagus with Pearl Couscous</a></li></ol>Can't wait to share another delicious recipe with you next time. Until then, bring home asparagus and make this creamy pasta for dinner. I bet you have rest of ingredients for this recipe in your pantry/fridge already. Happy Cooking!

lbs Pasta, penne

Cup Green Peas, frozen

lbs Asparagus, hard stem trimmed and rest cut to 3 inch pieces

Cup Cream Cheese, 8 ounce cream cheese or boursin cheese

Cup Parmesan Cheese, grated

Bunch Basil, leaves

tbsp Lemon, juice

Salt and Black Pepper, adjust to taste

tbsp All-Purpose Flour

tbsp Olive Oil

tbsp Sun-dried Tomatoes, 2 tomatoes, small diced

Cup Milk

Cup Chicken Stock

Cook Asparagus

In a bowl, add water with ice. Set aside. Bring a pot of water to rolling boil. Add trimmed and cut asparagus. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until asparagus is dark green in color. Drain water. Add asparagus to water with ice. Set aside. 

Cook Pasta

Cook penne pasta according to package direction. Once cooked, drain pasta reserving 1/2 cup of liquid.

Make Pasta Sauce

To cook Pasta Sauce, while pasta cooks, heat a deep large sauté pan or skillet on medium heat. Add olive oil and shallot. Cook until onions are soft. Now add diced sun-dried tomatoes and garlic. Cook for 30 seconds to flavor the oil. Sprinkle flour on top and cook stirring often for 1 minute. Add lukewarm milk. Stir often until milk thickens and there are no lumps. Mix in 1/2 tsp salt, chicken stock, cream cheese and half of parmesan cheese. Stir until fully combined.

Assemble Asparagus Pasta

To assemble Asparagus Pasta, add green peas, cooked asparagus, lemon juice, cooked and drained penne pasta, half of chopped basil to the skillet with 1/2 cup of reserved pasta liquid. Toss the pasta with sauce sitting at the bottom of pan until pasta looks creamy and everything is well distributed. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper. 

Garnish and Serve

Transfer hot and creamy Asparagus Pasta to serving bowls, sprinkle remaining parmesan cheese on the top. Garnish with remaining chopped basil leaves. Serve and enjoy.

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