ASPARAGUS STRUDEL
If only thick stalks of asparagus are available, peel the stalks. Blanch in boiling water for 2 minutes, drain and run under cold water until cold. If you have thin stalks, do not peel them, and blanch for only 1 minute.
Provided by Leslie
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400ºF
- Heat olive oil in skillet on medium-high heat.
- Add garlic and leeks and sauté until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in mint and orange rind, season with salt and pepper and cool.
- Combine leek mixture with goat cheese.
- Lay pastry on a floured surface and roll out to a 10 x 14-inch rectangle.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Divide cheese mixture in half.
- Pile half of mixture along upper third of pastry lengthwise, leaving a 1-inch wide border on short sides and top.
- Lay asparagus spears evenly over top of filling.
- Cover with remaining cheese mixture.
- Brush all inside edges of pastry with beaten egg.
- Fold pastry over filling and tuck ends under.
- Slash top of strudel on the diagonal every 2-inches.
- Brush with egg.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.5, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 123.1, Carbohydrate 24.8, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.5, Protein 6.1
PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS, ARUGULA AND RICOTTA
This recipe works best if you use thin asparagus and peppery wild arugula, available at some farmers' markets.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, pastas, main course
Time 15m
Yield Serves four
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and add a generous amount of salt. Add the asparagus. Cook pencil-thin asparagus for two minutes, three to four minutes if stems are medium-thick. Transfer to a bowl of ice-cold water. Drain and set aside.
- Place the ricotta in a large pasta bowl.
- Bring the water back to a boil, and add the pasta. Cook al dente, following the directions for timing on the package but checking a minute before the suggested cooking time. Stir 1/3 cup of the pasta cooking water into the ricotta. Drain the pasta and toss at once with the olive oil and ricotta, the arugula, asparagus and Parmesan. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 485, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 69 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 513 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
BAKED RICOTTA WITH SPRING VEGETABLES
Here's a multipurpose dish that is perfect for spring, but can also highlight other seasons. It comes from Dan Kluger at Loring Place in Greenwich Village. He made it in winter, studded with squash and mushrooms. For spring, he scattered pickled ramps, favas and spring onions on top. But he said that other seasonal vegetables like artichokes, peas, morel mushrooms and asparagus could be used. As summer rolls in, there will be a different cast of characters to consider, like zucchini, cherry tomatoes and peppers. The dish works as a first course for four or a lunch dish for two, and could even replace salad and cheeses at a more elaborate dinner.
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories lunch, snack, dips and spreads, side dish
Time 40m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil, add the asparagus and blanch 5 minutes. Drain and set aside. Toss mushrooms with 2 teaspoons of the oil and sear in a small skillet over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Grease a 9-inch cast iron skillet with 1 teaspoon oil. Place ricotta in a bowl. Fold in the Parmesan, mozzarella, oregano, egg and egg yolk. Season with salt and pepper. Spread in the cast-iron skillet. Gently swirl in the pesto, leaving streaks of it.
- Heat a broiler. Place the cast-iron skillet on a burner turned to low and let cook about 10 minutes, until heated through and showing signs of browning along the edges. Remove from heat. Scatter the asparagus, mushrooms and artichokes on top. Sprinkle with scallions and mint. Place under the broiler close to the source of heat until it starts to become lightly dappled, about 6 minutes.
- Meanwhile grill or toast the bread. Brush with the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoon olive oil and rub with garlic. Serve the cheese and vegetables directly from the skillet, with grilled bread alongside.
ONE-POT PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS AND RICOTTA
This recipe is sponsored by Target. Everything cooks in the same pot in this game-changing dinner: the aromatics (onions and garlic), the spring vegetables (asparagus and peas), and even the noodles (no separate pot of boiling water necessary!). It's finished with lemon, fresh basil and dollops of creamy ricotta.
Provided by Kelly Senyei
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine the pasta, onions, garlic, asparagus, broth and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture boils, 7 to 10 minutes. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the frozen peas and continue to cook until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 2 minutes. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Taste and season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer the pasta to serving bowls and top with dollops of ricotta and a sprinkling of Parmesan. Garnish with basil leaves and serve.
CAVATELLI WITH ASPARAGUS, LEMON AND FRESH RICOTTA
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the woody stems from the asparagus in a food processor. Process until smooth. Transfer the pureed asparagus to a fine-mesh strainer set over a small bowl. Let the juices drain, 5 to 10 minutes, pressing down lightly on the puree with a wooden spoon occasionally. Reserve the juice and discard the pulp.
- Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk the ricotta, Parmesan and 1 tablespoon lemon juice with some salt and pepper. Add the lemon zest and set aside.
- Once the water has boiled, add the cavatelli and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Meanwhile, add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until lightly golden, about 2 minutes. Remove the garlic, then add the sliced asparagus and saute until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain the cavatelli directly into the skillet with the asparagus. Add about half of the asparagus juice and allow to simmer for 1 minute. Add the remaining asparagus juice and the remaining tablespoon lemon juice and cook until the pasta is glossy, about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl and garnish with Pecorino-Romano, lemon zest, dollops of the whipped ricotta, basil and black pepper.
SPINACH RICOTTA FRITTATA
Great way to add more vegetables into your breakfast! Serve with fresh hot biscuits or muffins and fresh fruit for a wonderful brunch.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Breakfast
Time 30m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Spray a non-stick 9 or 10 inch omelet pan with cooking spray.
- Place over medium high heat, add butter.
- When butter is melted add the prepared vegetables and basil.
- Cook stirring often just until spinach is wilted.
- Whisk together the eggs and ricotta cheese.
- Pour egg mixture over cooked vegetables, cook until almost set, lifting edges frequently to allow uncooked portions to run to bottom of pan.
- When almost set, reduce heat, cover and allow to cook covered for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Invert onto a large plate and slip back into pan to finish cooking, top with grated parmesan cheese.
- Cut in half and serve on warmed plates.
ASPARAGUS STRUDEL
Make and share this Asparagus Strudel recipe from Food.com.
Provided by spatchcock
Categories Vegetable
Time 40m
Yield 1 strudel
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a small saute pan, melt the butter, add the garlic and onions and crumbled pepper, about 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm and liquid.
- Using parchment facilitates rolling the strudel.
- Work on parchment to moisten your phyllo and ultimately, you can transfer the parchment to a jellyroll pan.
- Lay out one sheet of phyllo, and be sure to cover the rest with a damp well-wrung out tea towel.
- Use the butter to brush on the phyllo dough (bits of the onion and garlic can be included). Sprinkle with bread crumbs in every other layer of phyllo. Continue brushing all sheets with butter, stacking them and crumbing every other layer. Reserve a bit of the cheese and bread crumbs to sprinkle on the completed strudel.
- Toss the asparagus into the pan with the butter just to pick up some flavor. Take the asparagus and divide in 2 even batches. Lay batches end to end in the lower third of the phyllo square. A border of about 1 1/2-2" should remain on either side of the asparagus.
- Begin rolling the strudel by first folding the borders over the ends of the bunches. This will create a "closed" end to your strudel. Brush the borders with butter to ensure they don't break and to seal them. Carefully roll the strudel, making sure the ends stay closed. Be careful not to tear the phyllo.
- Brush the strudel with butter and sprinkle with cheese and bread crumbs.
- Transfer the completed strudel to a jellyroll pan with the parchment paper.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until browned.
- Regarding asparagus -- If they are in season and you'd like to use fresh, you can roast or saute them. Make sure they are cooled before proceeding with assembly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1327.3, Fat 105.8, SaturatedFat 64.2, Cholesterol 266, Sodium 1620.5, Carbohydrate 73.8, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 3, Protein 27.5
CARAMELIZED CORN AND ASPARAGUS PASTA WITH RICOTTA
This summery pasta features caramelized corn, crisp-tender asparagus and earthy turmeric, which provides the dish's sunny hue. It's not easy to cook corn to the point of browning without losing all its moisture, but a pinch of sugar helps speed up the caramelization process. Vermouth lends acidity to the light, glossy garlicky sauce, but you could use wine, or even a tablespoon of lemon juice or champagne vinegar for lift. Fresh ricotta provides richness.
Provided by Alexa Weibel
Categories dinner, weekday, pastas, vegetables, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high. Meanwhile, prepare the corn: Slice the corn kernels off the cobs, and add the cobs to the pot of water. (This lends a hint of sweetness.)
- Once the water comes to a boil, add the pasta and cook over medium-high, according to package instructions, until tender but toothsome, just shy of al dente.
- In a large, deep skillet, heat the oil over medium-high. Add the corn kernels and sugar, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to caramelize, about 6 minutes. Stir in the asparagus, scallions and 1 teaspoon turmeric, and cook, stirring frequently, until just softened and corn is caramelized, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
- Once the pasta is just short of al dente, reserve 1 1/2 cups pasta water, then drain the pasta, and discard the corn cobs.
- Add the butter, garlic and remaining turmeric to the large skillet and cook over medium until butter melts and starts to foam, about 3 minutes. Whisk in vermouth to deglaze, and cook 1 to 2 minutes, then whisk in 1 cup pasta water.
- Add the pasta, and toss with tongs over medium heat until thoroughly coated and al dente, 1 to 2 minutes, adding pasta water as needed. Remove from heat, stir in half the corn mixture and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Divide pasta among plates. Dollop with ricotta and top with remaining corn mixture. Drizzle with olive oil. If using lemon, shower the pasta with lemon zest, then cut the lemon into quarters, for squeezing on top, and serve immediately.
MUSHROOM AND ASPARAGUS STRUDEL
Make and share this Mushroom and Asparagus Strudel recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PinkyPenny
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 32m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Heat half the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Saute shallots and mushrooms until most of the moisture has evaporated.
- Mix in asparagus and saute until slightly tender.
- Cool slightly.
- Spinkle with parsley, lemon zest, lemon joice, pepper and 3 tbsp Parmesan cheese. Mix.
- Brush first sheet of phylio with olive oil and spinkle with 1/4 tsp tyme. Repeat with the remaining phylio sheets, stacking one on top of the other with the longer sides parallel to the counter's edge.
- Place filling along the longer edge o phylio and roll inot a log, ticking in the sides to prevent mixture from falling out.
- Brush strudel with olive oil and top with remaining cheese.
- Place on parchment-paper lined baking sheet with seam o the bottom and cut three slits widhwise into the top of the strudel.
- Bake for about 17 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool slightly.
- Slice whre strudel is slit to make four equal portions, then serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 204.8, Carbohydrate 17.5, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 2, Protein 7.4
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