PENNE WITH ASPARAGUS-LEMON SAUCE
Take advantage of the seasonal bounty of asparagus and make this wonderful pasta. By using the water from the asparagus and pasta you will retain some minerals that would ordinarily be lost!
Provided by TishT
Categories Penne
Time 50m
Yield 5-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Snap the tough butt ends off the asparagus or peel to the tender core.
- Cut the stmes into 1" pieces.
- Reserve the asparagus tips Bring 5-6 qts water to rolling boil, add 2-3 Tbs salt, and cook asparagus stems for 6-8 minutes until soft and totally tender.
- Remove stems with slotted spoon, refresh in cold water, and drain Cook the tips in the boiling water for 3-5 minutes until tender, remove with a slotted spoon, refresh in cold wate, and drain.
- Reserve asparagus cooking water.
- Puree the stems in a food processor with lemon zest, extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 cup asparagus cookign water, and salt and pepper to taste; transfer the sauce to a 3 qt pot.
- Return the remaining asparagus cooking water to a rolling boil, add the pasta, and cook until it still offers considerable resistance to the tooth, around three quarters of the recommended cooking time.
- Drain, reserving 2 cups of pasta water.
- Add pasta, asparagus tips, and 1/2 cup starchy water to asparagus stem puree and cook ina 3 qt pot over highest heat, stirring for 3-5 minutes until pasta is almost cooked and sauce coats pasta.
- Add more pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, if sauce becomes too dry.
- Sauce should surround pasta but be slightly liquid since cheese will thicken it.
- Add the grated Parmigiano, heat for an additional minute to melt the cheese and serve immediately.
ASPARAGUS PENNE
Penne and delicious asparagus, highlighted with cherry (or grape) tomatoes. Plunk em' in, and just devour!
Provided by Andi Longmeadow Farm
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- In a large saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the asparagus, season with the salt and pepper, and cook for 3 minutes until slightly soft. Add the cherry tomatoes and peas. Cook for 2 minutes. Pour the stock into the pan and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook until the tomatoes start to burst and the stock is reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
- Transfer the asparagus mixture to a large serving bowl. Add the cooked pasta and 1/2 of the Parmesan. Toss well, adding reserved pasta water, if needed, to loosen the pasta. Garnish with the remaining Parmesan and chopped basil.
PENNE WITH ASPARAGUS AND LEMON-PARMESAN CREAM
This is similar but better then a dish served at my favorite restaurant Abruzzo in Hood River, Oregon.
Provided by Ingy1171
Categories Penne
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook, stirring often, until it's just tender, about 9 minutes.
- Scoop out 1 cup of the pasta water and set aside, then stir in the asparagus and cook until both the penne and the asparagus are tender, about 2 minutes.
- Drain well and return the asparagus and pasta to the pot along with 3/4 cup of the Parmigiano-Reggiano, cream, 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Set over medium heat and cook, stirring for a couple of minutes so cheese melts; add more of the pasta water if mixture becomes dry.
- Stir in the chives, lemon zest and the lemon juice. Season generously with salt, pepper and more lemon juice to taste.
- Serve with a sprinkling of the remaining Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.9, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 29.8, Sodium 362.1, Carbohydrate 74.6, Fiber 11.8, Sugar 1.8, Protein 17.1
PENNE AND ASPARAGUS WITH RICOTTA CHEESE
Steps:
- Cook the pasta according to package directions, omitting any oil or butter.
- Two to four minutes before the pasta is done, add the asparagus to the water (2 minutes for thin spears, 4 minutes for thick). Before draining, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta water in a small bowl. Drain the pasta.
- Meanwhile, add the garlic, ricotta, and olive oil to a large serving bowl. As soon as the pasta is drained, mix in 1/3 cup of the reserved pasta water. Immediately add the pasta and asparagus and gently toss until the pasta and asparagus are coated with the cheese mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Gently toss again. If the mixture seems too dry, add more reserved pasta water, about 1/4 cup at a time, until no longer dry. Sprinkle the Parmesan over the pasta and sprinkle with the red pepper flakes, if desired. Serve immediately.
- nutrition information
- Each (about 2-cup) serving has:
- Calories: 318
- Protein: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
- Fiber: 9g
- Sodium: 183mg
PENNE WITH RICOTTA AND ASPARAGUS
Provided by Amanda Hesser
Categories dinner, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 20m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season with enough salt that the water tastes salty. Add the asparagus and cook until tender but still firm, about 4 minutes. Lift out the asparagus with tongs and transfer to an ice bath. Cut into 1/8 -inch slices, leaving tips intact.
- Bring the water back to a boil and add the penne.
- Meanwhile, rub a large serving bowl with the garlic. Add the ricotta, olive oil and 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water; blend. When the pasta is done, drain it (reserving some water) and add it to the ricotta mixture. Top with the asparagus and half the Parmesan cheese, then fold everything together. Season to taste, adding some reserved pasta water if needed. Divide among 4 shallow bowls and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 769, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 94 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 37 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 902 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
PENNE WITH ASPARAGUS AND CHERRY TOMATOES (SPRING)
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- In a large saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the asparagus, season with the salt and pepper, and cook for 3 minutes until slightly soft. Add the cherry tomatoes and peas. Cook for 2 minutes. Pour the chicken stock into the pan and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook until the tomatoes start to burst and the stock is reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
- Transfer the asparagus mixture to a large serving bowl. Add the cooked pasta and 1/2 of the Parmesan. Toss well, adding reserved pasta water, if needed, to loosen the pasta. Garnish with the remaining Parmesan and chopped basil.
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.
SPRINGTIME PENNE
With ham, asparagus, onion and pasta in a creamy sauce, this stovetop supper is tasty enough for even your pickiest guests. It's great with penne, but you can also try it with mostaccioli or another type of pasta.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute asparagus and onion in butter for 5-8 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender., Add the ham, cream, pepper and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook over low heat for 1 minute. Drain pasta. Add to the asparagus mixture; toss to coat. If desired, top with shredded Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 617mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
PENNE WITH LEMON, RICOTTA AND BASIL
Make and share this Penne With Lemon, Ricotta and Basil recipe from Food.com.
Provided by dicentra
Categories Cheese
Time 25m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook the penne in a pot of salted water until al dente, reserving 1 cup of the pasta water. Drain and set aside.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, and whisk in the ricotta, lemon juice and lemon zest.
- Moisten with some of the reserved pasta water to make a sauce-like consistency.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Toss the pasta with a bit of olive oil. Divide among plates and top with sauce and basil.
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