Best Mac And Cheese With Asparagus And Peas Recipes

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MAC AND CHEESE AND PEAS



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Provided by Damaris Phillips

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving

Number Of Ingredients 12

Kosher salt
1 pound medium shells or large elbow noodles
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
One 8-ounce block cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper (I like white, but any pepper will do)
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1 to 2 tablespoons bourbon, optional
8 ounces extra sharp white Cheddar, shredded
8 ounces white American cheese, shredded if from a block, otherwise diced

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season generously with salt. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. When you have 1 minute of cook time left, pour in the frozen peas. Drain and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a large high-sided 10-inch saute pan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in the milk. Reduce to low heat, bring to a simmer and cook until it becomes a thin gravy, about 5 minutes. Add the cream cheese and break up until smooth. Add the white pepper and ground mustard. Remove from the heat, add the bourbon if using and whisk to combine until fully incorporated. Stir in the Cheddar and American cheeses and cook until all the cheese is melted, 2 to 4 minutes. Taste and add salt as needed.
  • Add the cooked pasta and peas to the cheese sauce and stir to thoroughly combine. Taste again and salt and pepper as needed before serving.

PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS



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Many terrific recipes change hands at my ladies' bridge group's monthly get-togethers. That's where I discovered this zippy, tempting dish. The garlic, asparagus, Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes create an irresistible taste combination. -Jean Fisher, Redlands, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 to 3 dashes hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
Salt to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 pound mostaccioli or elbow macaroni, cooked and drained

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 83mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

ASPARAGUS AND ENGLISH PEA CASSEROLE



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An old recipe of my grandmother's. Salt and pepper the vegetables to taste as you are layering them if desired.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) can English peas, drained
1 (16 ounce) can asparagus, cuts drained
1 (8 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup cracker crumb
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a greased casserole dish, layer half of the peas, asparagus cuts, mushrooms, soup, cracker crumbs, and cheddar cheese.
  • Repeat layers.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS AND GOAT CHEESE



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Asparagus and pasta dish.

Provided by Jesse Thompsen

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Spaghetti Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ (16 ounce) package whole grain spaghetti
1 pound asparagus, trimmed and chopped
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
4 ounces goat cheese
1 teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 9 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a second large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Add asparagus and blanch until they turn bright green, about 3 minutes. Remove and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk flour into the melted butter. Add broth and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Mix in goat cheese and lemon zest. Add cooked spaghetti and asparagus and toss until covered in sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 9.7 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 174.5 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS BAKE



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You can greet guests with a taste of springtime when this chicken and asparagus casserole is on the menu. It bakes in just half an hour. People savor the rich cheesy sauce, and it freezes well, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
2 tablespoons chopped pimientos
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
5 to 5-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 package (10 ounces) frozen cut asparagus, thawed
3 tablespoons chopped almonds

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the soup, mushrooms, milk, pimientos, soy sauce, pepper and pepper sauce. Stir in cheese until melted., In a greased shallow 2-1/2-qt. baking dish, layer half of the chicken, asparagus and cheese sauce. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 617mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

HAM AND PEAS MAC AND CHEESE



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Make and share this Ham and Peas Mac and Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb elbow macaroni
6 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup flour
3 1/2 cups milk
2 cups shredded swiss cheese
3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon mustard
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt, more to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lb diced cooked ham
1 1/2 cups frozen baby peas, thawed

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
  • In a large pot, melt the butter and saute the onions for about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the flour until well blended. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
  • Add the milk; stir well.
  • Add in the cheeses, mustard, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  • Continue to cook and stir until smooth, hot and thickened.
  • Stir in the ham, peas and cooked/drained macaroni.
  • Stir well until heated through.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 838.3, Fat 45.2, SaturatedFat 25.5, Cholesterol 160.4, Sodium 619.6, Carbohydrate 60.2, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 3.4, Protein 46.5

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