Best Asparagus Cream Cheese Fettuccini Recipes

ASPARAGUS FETTUCCINE

Steps:

• Cook fettuccine according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, in large skillet, saute the asparagus, onion and garlic in butter until tender.
• Add the remaining ingredients.
• Cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and sauce is blended.
• Drain fettuccine; toss with asparagus mixture.

CREAMY ASPARAGUS PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil. Boil asparagus for 3 to 4 minutes; drain.
• In a large saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Saute garlic and asparagus for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the cream and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add linguine and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and transfer to a serving dish.
• Stir lemon juice into asparagus mixture; pour mixture over pasta.

FETTUCCINE WITH FRESH ASPARAGUS AND LEMON CREAM

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook until it is crisp-tender, about 2 to 4 minutes, depending on the thickness of the asparagus. Using a slotted spoon, lift the asparagus out of the boiling water and plunge it into a bowl of ice water. Drain.
• Bring the large pot of water back to a boil, add the fettuccine and cook until it is al dente, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain.
• Meanwhile, bring the chicken broth and shallots to a boil in a large skillet. Cook until the broth has reduced by half. Add the lemon juice and lemon zest. Whisk in the sour cream.
• Add the drained asparagus and fettuccine to the sour cream sauce and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
• Divide the fettuccine and asparagus among 4 warm bowls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

FETTUCCINE WITH PROSCIUTTO, ASPARAGUS, AND CREAM

Steps:

• Trim and peel the lower green portions of the asparagus. Cook whole in salted boiling water in a skillet just enough water to cover the asparagus. Only a few minutes to cook tender.
• RESERVE 1/2 cup of the water
• When cool enough to handle, cut the asparagus into 1/4" lengths.
• Pour 4 quarts of water into a large pot and place over a high heat (for pasta).
• In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add the onion, cooking until it softens and turns a rich golden color.
• Stir in the sliced prosciutto and saute' until it has lost its raw color.
• Add the asparagus, raise the heat to medium-high and cook until it is lightly browned.
• Pour the reserved water in and cook until it has evaporated.
• Stir in the cream and cook, stirring frequently, until it has reduced by half. At this time taste for any salt requirements. Remove skillet from heat and set aside.
• When water for the pasta is boiling, and the sauce is off the heat, add 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water and drop in the pasta all at once, stirring well.
• When the pasta is cooked "al dente", drain it and toss it with the sauce, adding the grated cheese.
• Serve immediately.
• NOTE: Also good with: penne, fusilli corti, garganelli.

CHEESY ASPARAGUS PASTA

Steps:

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

FETTUCCINE WITH ASPARAGUS IN LEMON CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook fettuccine until al dente in a large pot of boiling water.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the garlic and asparagus and saute, tossing constantly, 2 minutes.
• Pour in about 2 tablespoons of water and cover the pan.
• Cook until the asparagus are just tender, about 5 minutes.
• Combine the cream, milk, lemon rind, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
• Pour over the asparagus and bring to a boil.
• Drain the fettuccine and return to the pot.
• Pour on the asparagus sauce, toss, and stir in the parmesan cheese.
• Serve immediately.

PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook the garlic, red pepper flakes and hot pepper sauce in oil and butter for 1 minute. Add the asparagus, salt and pepper; saute until asparagus is crisp-tender, 8-10 minutes. Stir in cheese. Pour over hot pasta and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

ASPARAGUS WITH CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, bring water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, garlic powder, lemon-pepper and salt until blended. Gradually stir in broth. Add the parsley, vinegar and dill., Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to low; whisk in sour cream. Drain asparagus; arrange on a serving platter. Top with cream sauce.

PENNE WITH ASPARAGUS AND CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to box directions.
• While pasta is cooking, wash asparagus, break off the woody stems and arrange on a cookie sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and salt and pepper. Broil for 5-10 minutes until the asparagus is tender (to your personal taste). Once cooked, chop asparagus roughly and toss it with drained pasta in a large serving bowl.
• Melt butter in a sauce pan and add garlic, sauteing until it is turning golden and fragrant. Remove from heat.
• Whisk in wheat flour to form a roux, being careful to avoid any lumps. When it is perfectly smooth, add white wine, whisking to incorporate.
• Return saute pan to the heat, allow alcohol to evaporate (should take about 30 seconds) and immediately whisk in heavy cream.
• Continuing to whisk, add shredded Gouda and stir gently until it melts. Once melted, add remaining ingredients and bring to temp., or just until the sauce begins to bubble.
• Pour sauce over pasta and asparagus. Toss and garnish with toasted walnuts, if desired.

CREAMY PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS, PARMESAN, AND CRISPY PROSCIUTTO

Steps:

• Bring 4 qts water to boil in largepot.(in the meantime) Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over med heat until just smoking. Cook prosciutto until lightly browned and crisp, (5 min) Transfer to paper towel lined plate to reduce fat. Add garlic to pan and cook 30 sec. Stir in cream and lemon juice and simmer until thickened, 3-5 minute.
• Add 1 tbsp salt and pasta to boiling water until just eginning to soften, 8 minute Add asparagus to pot and cook until tender and pasta become al dente (4 min).
• Reserve 1 c cooking water and drain pasta and asparagus, return to pot.
• Add sauce, 1/2 c reserved water, cheese, and basil to pot, toss to combine, add remaining water as needed.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Sprinkle with crunchy prosciutto.
• Serve. Delicious with crusty warm bread.