Asparagus Pasta Recipe 🌿🍝

[Ui Ui]

Hey everyone! If you're looking for a light yet satisfying meal, this Asparagus Pasta is perfect. It’s bright, fresh, and full of flavor, making it a great option for a quick dinner or lunch. The tender asparagus pairs beautifully with the creamy, lemony sauce, and the touch of Parmesan adds just the right amount of richness. Whether you’re cooking for yourself or for a gathering, this dish is sure to impress and leave everyone asking for seconds. Plus, it’s super easy to make, so let’s dive in!

Ingredients:​

• 1 (8.8 oz.) package uncooked pappardelle pasta​
• 2 tablespoons olive oil​
• 1 shallot, finely chopped​
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon)​
• 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces​
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces​
• 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream​
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice​
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest​
• ¾ teaspoon kosher salt​
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper​
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper​
• ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving​
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil​

Instructions:​

1. Gather all ingredients.​
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pappardelle and cook until al dente, about 6 minutes. Drain the pasta over a heatproof bowl, reserving 1½ cups of the cooking water; set aside.​
3. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped shallot and garlic, cooking while stirring constantly until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the asparagus and ½ cup of the reserved cooking water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the asparagus is bright green and tender, about 4 minutes.​
4. Add the butter, cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper, and the remaining 1 cup of cooking water to the skillet. Stir in the cooked pasta, and cook over medium-low heat, gently stirring with tongs while sprinkling in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens and coats the pasta, about 2 minutes.​
5. Divide the pasta evenly among 4 bowls, and garnish with fresh basil and additional Parmesan.​

Enjoy this fresh and flavorful pasta dish! ​

 

[benzie]

Hey everyone! If you're looking for a light yet satisfying meal, this Asparagus Pasta is perfect. It’s bright, fresh, and full of flavor, making it a great option for a quick dinner or lunch. The tender asparagus pairs beautifully with the creamy, lemony sauce, and the touch of Parmesan adds just the right amount of richness. Whether you’re cooking for yourself or for a gathering, this dish is sure to impress and leave everyone asking for seconds. Plus, it’s super easy to make, so let’s dive in!

View attachment 5592Ingredients:​

• 1 (8.8 oz.) package uncooked pappardelle pasta​
• 2 tablespoons olive oil​
• 1 shallot, finely chopped​
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon)​
• 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces​
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces​
• 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream​
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice​
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest​
• ¾ teaspoon kosher salt​
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper​
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper​
• ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving​
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil​

Instructions:​

1. Gather all ingredients.​
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pappardelle and cook until al dente, about 6 minutes. Drain the pasta over a heatproof bowl, reserving 1½ cups of the cooking water; set aside.​
3. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped shallot and garlic, cooking while stirring constantly until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the asparagus and ½ cup of the reserved cooking water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the asparagus is bright green and tender, about 4 minutes.​
4. Add the butter, cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper, and the remaining 1 cup of cooking water to the skillet. Stir in the cooked pasta, and cook over medium-low heat, gently stirring with tongs while sprinkling in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens and coats the pasta, about 2 minutes.​
5. Divide the pasta evenly among 4 bowls, and garnish with fresh basil and additional Parmesan.​

Enjoy this fresh and flavorful pasta dish! ​

I think adding a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese on top could really elevate the flavor of the asparagus pasta. Though, some toasted pine nuts would add a nice crunch!

 

[doebadie]

Hey everyone! If you're looking for a light yet satisfying meal, this Asparagus Pasta is perfect. It’s bright, fresh, and full of flavor, making it a great option for a quick dinner or lunch. The tender asparagus pairs beautifully with the creamy, lemony sauce, and the touch of Parmesan adds just the right amount of richness. Whether you’re cooking for yourself or for a gathering, this dish is sure to impress and leave everyone asking for seconds. Plus, it’s super easy to make, so let’s dive in!

View attachment 5592Ingredients:​

• 1 (8.8 oz.) package uncooked pappardelle pasta​
• 2 tablespoons olive oil​
• 1 shallot, finely chopped​
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon)​
• 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces​
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces​
• 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream​
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice​
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest​
• ¾ teaspoon kosher salt​
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper​
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper​
• ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving​
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil​

Instructions:​

1. Gather all ingredients.​
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pappardelle and cook until al dente, about 6 minutes. Drain the pasta over a heatproof bowl, reserving 1½ cups of the cooking water; set aside.​
3. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped shallot and garlic, cooking while stirring constantly until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the asparagus and ½ cup of the reserved cooking water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the asparagus is bright green and tender, about 4 minutes.​
4. Add the butter, cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper, and the remaining 1 cup of cooking water to the skillet. Stir in the cooked pasta, and cook over medium-low heat, gently stirring with tongs while sprinkling in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens and coats the pasta, about 2 minutes.​
5. Divide the pasta evenly among 4 bowls, and garnish with fresh basil and additional Parmesan.​

Enjoy this fresh and flavorful pasta dish! ​

This asparagus pasta recipe looks so delicious and fresh! I love how simple yet flavorful it seems. The combination of asparagus with pasta is such a great idea. Can't wait to try it!

 

[Kento Nanami]

This Asparagus Pasta sounds absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing such a tasty and fresh recipe—can’t wait to try it and impress everyone with this deliciousness!

 

[Ui Ui]

I think adding a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese on top could really elevate the flavor of the asparagus pasta. Though, some toasted pine nuts would add a nice crunch!

Omg, love the idea! The Parmesan and toasted pine nuts would def take it to the next level—thanks for the awesome suggestion!

 

[Ui Ui]

This asparagus pasta recipe looks so delicious and fresh! I love how simple yet flavorful it seems. The combination of asparagus with pasta is such a great idea. Can't wait to try it!

Totally agree, asparagus and pasta are a match made in heaven! Thanks for the shoutout—hope you love it as much as I do!

 

[Ui Ui]

This Asparagus Pasta sounds absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing such a tasty and fresh recipe—can’t wait to try it and impress everyone with this deliciousness!

Thanks a ton for the love! Can’t wait to hear how it turns out for you—hope it wows everyone!