Description
Creamy Pasta with Asparagus is a delightful dish that combines perfectly cooked pasta enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce with tender asparagus spears. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also offers a wonderful balance of flavors and textures, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. With its luxurious appearance and customizable ingredients, this creamy pasta will impress your family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté asparagus for about 4-5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp; season with salt and pepper.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream, stirring gently as it thickens.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the skillet with asparagus, adding reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, and juice over the dish. Toss again until well combined.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg