Best Asian Inspired Asparagus Angel Hair Pasta Recipes

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ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH CREAMY ASPARAGUS



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Make and share this Angel Hair Pasta With Creamy Asparagus recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ChefDebs

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 lb angel hair pasta
1/2 lb asparagus
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped green onion
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Boil asparagus in water for 5 mins, then drain and cool down quickly with cold water.Cut asparagus into 1 inch pieces,set aside.
  • In a small skillet melt the butter over med heat and add the onions, garlic and pepper flakes, saute for 5 mins until soft.
  • Add the cream, parmesan cheese and lemon juice and simmer for 5 mins until sauce thickens slightly. Add the asparagus and black pepper to the sauce. keep warm.
  • Cook the pasta until al dente, drain and serve imediately with the asparagus sauce on top.
  • Serve with extra parmesan and red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 596.7, Fat 36, SaturatedFat 21.9, Cholesterol 118.8, Sodium 459.2, Carbohydrate 49.7, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 2.5, Protein 20.1

SPRING ASPARAGUS ANGEL HAIR PASTA



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Another recipe for a not so local Farmers' Market here in our state. Wish I could go to it every Saturday. I've not tried this but don't want to misplace the recipe.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs asparagus
salt, for water
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 garlic cloves, shaved thin and julienned
1 cup shallot, peeled and julienned
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
2 lemons, juice of
3/4 cup fresh chives, chopped fine
1 lb angel hair pasta
salt and pepper
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Steps:

  • Rinse the asparagus and remove the bottom inch of the stem.
  • Cut the tips into 2 inch pieces.
  • Cut the remaining piece julienned.
  • Set the asparagus aside.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add salt.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute the garlic, shallots and red pepper flakes in olive oil, until tender but not browned.
  • Add the lemon juice and reduce by half.
  • Drop the pasta and the asparagus tips into the boiling water.
  • Cook until the pasta is ala dente, about 3 - 4 minutes.
  • Drain for a few minutes and add to the pan.
  • While the pasta is cooking add the remaining asparagus to the pan with the shallots and saute until they begin to wilt.
  • Toss in the chives, the pasta and cook until the remaining water has evaporated.
  • Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
  • Remove from heat and add the Parmesan cheese.
  • Serve immediately.
  • (When I make this a second time, I'm going to add a little lemon zest in step 7).

ORIENTAL ANGEL HAIR PASTA (STIR-FRY)



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Quick and simple recipe that I made up - the ingredients combination might be weird but it's delicious!

Provided by WaterMelon

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

120 g angel hair pasta
100 g boneless skinless chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces (breast or thighs)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons five-spice powder
1 teaspoon sesame oil
fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped
2 small chili, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
100 g long beans, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (can use green beans)
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup chicken stock
2 teaspoons honey (or brown sugar)

Steps:

  • First, marinate the chicken with soy sauce, vinegar, 5-spice powder, sesame oil and black pepper in a non-metal bowl, set aside.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted boiling water according to directions on package (mine says 2 minutes), drain and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a wok; once hot saute onions and chillies for 1 minute.
  • Add garlic and cook another 30sec.
  • Add long beans, then cook for 1 minute.
  • Add chicken pieces and stir continuously until they're completely cooked.
  • Push the mixture to one side of the wok (if your wok/pan is too small, remove the mixture before proceeding), then pour the beaten egg and cook until set.
  • Scramble the egg and combine with the vegetable mixture (in the wok).
  • Add the cooked pasta, mix well and add the sauce ingredients.
  • Cook for another 3-5 minutes until sauce is well-distributed; taste and adjust seasonings if necessary (I would add some chilli paste and/or tiny bit of soy sauce if necessary).
  • If you like, sprinkle with 1/2-1 tsp sesame oil and chopped scallions before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 135.7, Sodium 1368.7, Carbohydrate 62.5, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 9.2, Protein 27.2

ASIAN SPAGHETTI



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We love this recipe with its bright, crisp-tender snow peas and carrots, but you could easily substitute any veggies you have on hand. -Anne Smithson, Cary, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup fresh snow peas
3/4 cup shredded carrots
4 green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the mushrooms, snow peas, carrots and onions in oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, sugar and cayenne. Drain pasta. Add pasta and soy sauce mixture to skillet and toss to coat. Heat through. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 521mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

ANGEL HAIR WITH ASPARAGUS & TOMATOES



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One of the things that I love about spring is fresh asparagus - this combo makes a quick, easy & delicious dinner. The recipe came from BH & G.

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

16 stalks fresh asparagus
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 1/4 cups plum tomatoes, seeded & chopped (Roma)
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter (no substitutes)
9 ounces fresh angel hair pasta
1/4 cup shredded fresh basil

Steps:

  • Trim asparagus& rinse in cold water.
  • Remove the tips& set aside.
  • Bias slice the rest of the stalk into 1- 1 1/2 inch pieces& set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add garlic& pepper; cook& stir for a minute.
  • Add tomatoes; cook& stir for another 2 minutes.
  • Add asparagus pieces, wine& salt; cook, uncovered, for 3 minutes.
  • Add asparagus tips& continue cooking, uncovered, for another minute.
  • Add butter& stir until melted.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Drain well& serve topped with sauce& fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.9, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 235.8, Carbohydrate 74.5, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 6.9, Protein 14.6

ASPARAGUS 'N' SHRIMP WITH ANGEL HAIR



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We've all heard that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, so when I plan a romantic dinner, this shrimp asparagus pasta with angel hair is one dish I like to serve. It's easy on the budget and turns out perfectly for two. -Shari Neff, Takoma Park, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 ounces uncooked angel hair pasta
1/2 pound uncooked shrimp (16-20 per pound), peeled and deveined
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
8 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped seeded tomato, peeled
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons chopped green onion
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper flakes. In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; stir-fry until pink, 2-3 minutes. Remove; keep warm. , In same skillet, stir-fry the next 5 ingredients in remaining oil until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add wine and seasonings. Return shrimp to pan., Drain pasta; add to shrimp mixture and toss gently. Cook and stir until heated through, 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 132mg cholesterol, Sodium 584mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH CREAMY ASPARAGUS SAUCE



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A very decadent creamy Italian pasta dish. You could substitute spagetti if you can't find angel hair pasta.

Provided by dale7793

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
8 green shallots, chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 cup vermouth or 1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh oregano, chopped
600 ml cream
1 cup roasted sweet pepper, drained and sliced
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
500 g angel hair pasta
4 bunches asparagus, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a pan and add the garlic and shallots.
  • Cook until tender.
  • Add vermouth and herbs.
  • Simmer uncovered for about 5 minutes until the liquid is almost all evaporated.
  • Add cream and peppers and simmer about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in parmesan.
  • Steam the asparagus until just tender and add to the sauce.
  • Cook the angel hair pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente.
  • Drain the pasta and add it to the asparagus sauce.
  • Toss it through gently until well combined.
  • Place in a large serving dish to serve or on individual plates.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH ARUGULA AND ASPARAGUS



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Hi-ho thar! Tis be a wonderful sprin' meal wit' fresh baby arugula, asparagus, mushrooms, topped wit' toasted pine nuts.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     European

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 lb angel hair pasta, cooked according to package directions
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces diced onions
5 asparagus spears, rough ends removed and sliced into small bite size pieces
4 1/2 ounces canned mushrooms, rinsed
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 limes, juice of or 1 tablespoon lime juice
14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon dried Italian herb seasoning
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 cups baby arugula or 2 cups Baby Spinach, is good too
8 fresh basil leaves, rough chopped
1/3 cup parmesan-romano cheese mix, grated

Steps:

  • In a large pan toast pine nuts, remove from pan set aside.
  • Add olive oil to pan, when hot add the onions and saute 3 minutes.
  • Add garlic, asparagus, mushrooms, lime juice, diced tomatoes, and dried herbs. Simmer 20 minutes.
  • Stir in evaporated milk, arugula, basil. Toss in hot angel hair and grated cheese.
  • Add some Pasta water if needed.
  • Plate in a large serving bowl and top with pine nuts.
  • Garnish with additional extra virgin olive oil drizzled over pasta and grated cheese.
  • Heartly enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.1, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 13.9, Sodium 293.7, Carbohydrate 55.7, Fiber 5, Sugar 5.5, Protein 16.6

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH ASIAN STYLE COD & EDAMAME



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This is quick. You may also substitute chicken breast cubes for the fish. Either way, it is delicious. You can also use canned broth. Edamame is soy beans.

Provided by Montana Heart Song

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (12 ounce) package angel hair pasta
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 beaten eggs
1 teaspoon cold water
1 cup white flour
1 teaspoon paprika
2 (16 -20 ounce) thick cod fish fillets or 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms or 1 cup canned mushroom, stems and pieces, drained
2 cups hot water
2 teaspoons sysco chicken base
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons nakano rice vinegar
1 teaspoon kikkomen soy sauce
2 tablespoons sliced pimientos (optional)
2 cups frozen edamame, rinsed with warm water (soy beans)

Steps:

  • Heat a stockpot with water and cook pasta as directed.
  • Note: Rub some olive oil on the inside edge of the pot towards the top and the pasta will never boil over the top.
  • While pasta is cooking, cut fish or chicken in 1 inch cubes.
  • Beat eggs and water together. Pour in a flat bottom dish.
  • Mix paprika with flour.Pour in flat bottom dish.
  • Dip the fish or chicken in the egg mixture, then in seasoned flour.
  • Heat the olive oil in large frying pan, saute the fish or chicken until brown on all sides. Place on paper towels. About 5 minutes.
  • While pasta and fish or chicken are cooking, mix hot water chicken base or chicken broth,garlic,rice vinegar, soy sauce together. Put in a microwave steamer dish or microwave dish with cover.
  • Add mushrooms and edamame; stir.
  • Cook 70% power for 10 minutes; set aside.
  • Do not uncover.
  • Drain Pasta. Keep warm with towel.
  • To Serve: Place pasta in large serving pasta dish around the edge. Put fried fish chunks or chicken chunks in the middle and the steamed sauce veggies over the fish or chicken. Sprinkle pimento slices on top if desired. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 650, Fat 18.7, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 136, Sodium 191.2, Carbohydrate 69.3, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 1.6, Protein 50.8

ASIAN INSPIRED ASPARAGUS & ANGEL HAIR PASTA



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another tasty recipe I just threw together

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Pasta

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 oz angel hair pasta
10 stalk(s) asparagus trimmed
1 c pineapple juice
1/2 c brown sugar
3 Tbsp sweet soy sauce
1 Tbsp lemongrass paste
1 Tbsp rice vinegar
4 clove garlic minced
2 Tbsp each oyster sauce and hoisin sauce
1 Tbsp sambal olek sauce
3 Tbsp cornstarch
5 Tbsp water

Steps:

  • 1. Cook the angel hair pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. About 5 minutes before it is done throw in the Asparagus. Drain.
  • 2. Mix all the ingredients for sauce except cornstarch and water together. Bring to a boil. Mix the cornstarch and water together and slowly whisk into the sauce.
  • 3. Serve the angel hair topped with asparagus and sauce overtop.

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