Indulge in a culinary delight with our comprehensive guide to crafting the perfect angel hair pasta with asparagus and lemon cream sauce. This dish combines the delicate flavors of angel hair pasta, tender asparagus, and a creamy, citrusy sauce to create a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets of selecting the freshest ingredients, mastering the art of cooking asparagus to perfection, and creating a creamy sauce that complements the delicate flavors of the pasta and asparagus. Get ready to elevate your pasta-cooking skills and impress your family and friends with this exquisite dish.
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PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS AND LEMON SAUCE
A quick midweek vegetarian pasta dish with asparagus and a creamy lemon sauce. I always use organic lemons whenever I use the zest.
Provided by barbara
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Zest and juice 1 1/2 lemons. Cut remaining lemon half into wedges and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of cooking water.
- While penne is cooking, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a pot over medium heat and cook asparagus until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and remove from pot.
- Add remaining 3 tablespoons butter and heat until a pinch of flour sprinkled into the pot will just begin to bubble. Whisk in flour to form a thick paste the consistency of cake frosting. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, for about 5 minutes. Whisk in cream and vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Stir lemon juice, lemon zest, and parsley into the sauce; season with salt, pepper, and sugar. Add asparagus and heat through, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and penne to the sauce and pour in some of the reserved cooking water. Serve with shaved Parmesan and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 810.8 calories, Carbohydrate 103.8 g, Cholesterol 108.1 mg, Fat 37.2 g, Fiber 10.5 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 21.8 g, Sodium 512 mg, Sugar 9 g
CREAMY CHICKEN ANGEL HAIR
Our pasta-loving family often requests this recipe featuring chicken and vegetables. Lemon adds a light touch to the sauce, well seasoned with garlic and herbs.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the chicken, salt and pepper in 2 tablespoons oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, saute carrot in butter and remaining oil for 1 minute. Add onion and celery; saute 3-4 minutes longer or until tender. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute., Stir in the cream, bacon, lemon juice and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Return chicken to the pan., Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture. Garnish with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 859 calories, Fat 50g fat (26g saturated fat), Cholesterol 187mg cholesterol, Sodium 666mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 39g protein.
LEMON ANGEL HAIR
I serve this time-saving treatment for angel hair pasta gets loads of flavor from lemon and Parmesan cheese. A hint of garlic and flecks of fresh parsley add interest, too. This simple side dish is so versatile, it also could accompany chicken, fish, seafood or pork.-Meg Mongell, Plainfield, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the parsley, lemon zest and garlic in oil until garlic is tender. , Drain pasta; add to the skillet. Sprinkle with lemon juice, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Top with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 calories, Fat 23g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 426mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH CREAMY ASPARAGUS SAUCE
A very decadent creamy Italian pasta dish. You could substitute spagetti if you can't find angel hair pasta.
Provided by dale7793
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a pan and add the garlic and shallots.
- Cook until tender.
- Add vermouth and herbs.
- Simmer uncovered for about 5 minutes until the liquid is almost all evaporated.
- Add cream and peppers and simmer about 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in parmesan.
- Steam the asparagus until just tender and add to the sauce.
- Cook the angel hair pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the asparagus sauce.
- Toss it through gently until well combined.
- Place in a large serving dish to serve or on individual plates.
ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH CREAMY ASPARAGUS
Make and share this Angel Hair Pasta With Creamy Asparagus recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ChefDebs
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Boil asparagus in water for 5 mins, then drain and cool down quickly with cold water.Cut asparagus into 1 inch pieces,set aside.
- In a small skillet melt the butter over med heat and add the onions, garlic and pepper flakes, saute for 5 mins until soft.
- Add the cream, parmesan cheese and lemon juice and simmer for 5 mins until sauce thickens slightly. Add the asparagus and black pepper to the sauce. keep warm.
- Cook the pasta until al dente, drain and serve imediately with the asparagus sauce on top.
- Serve with extra parmesan and red pepper flakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 596.7, Fat 36, SaturatedFat 21.9, Cholesterol 118.8, Sodium 459.2, Carbohydrate 49.7, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 2.5, Protein 20.1
ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH FRIED CHILI FLAKES, LEMON AND ARUGULA
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories side-dish
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a dry skillet over low heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the panko bread crumbs and toast until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Put into a bowl and set aside.
- Set the skillet pan back over medium heat and add the remaining 1/2 cup of olive oil, the garlic and the red pepper flakes. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes to infuse the oil and cook the garlic. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the lemon zest and remove from the heat.
- In a large pot of well-salted boiling water, over medium heat, add the angel hair pasta and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and add to a large mixing bowl. While still warm, toss in the arugula, the infused oil, the bread crumbs and the cheese. Using tongs gently fold everything together and transfer to a large serving bowl or platter to serve. If desired, serve with braised braciole.
TOSSED ANGEL HAIR PASTA
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook the angel hair according to the package instructions. When the pasta is nearly done, heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat and add the lemon zest, salt, and pepper and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/4 cup cooking water, if needed. Remove the infused oil from the heat, add the pasta, and toss to coat, adding pasta cooking water, if needed. Grate just a hint of Parmesan on the pasta before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 478 calorie, Fat 9 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Sodium 120 milligrams, Carbohydrate 82 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 4 grams
ANGEL HAIR PASTA IN LEMON CREAM SAUCE RECIPE
Provided by tpriddy_1
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of boiling water to a boil, add a little salt. Drop the pasta into the pot. Heat a large skillet over low heat. Add olive oil, garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes. After 5 minutes add to the oil, the lemon juice, cream and a ladle of the cooking water from the pasta. Raise heat a bit to bring sauce to a bubble. Drain pasta. Add lemon zest and half of the cheese to the cream sauce. Season the cream sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Add pasta to pan and turn off heat. Toss the pasta with sauce, set for 2 minutes allowing it time to soak up the sauce. Place on platter, top pasta with remaining cheese, basil and parsley,
SWISS ANGEL HAIR 'N' ASPARAGUS
I found this recipe in an old community cookbook that I paid 50 cents for at a garage sale! My husband just loves it!-Michele Cornish, Blairstown, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, place asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender., In a large saucepan, saute mushrooms and chives in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, seasoning blend and salt; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add the Swiss cheese; cook and stir until melted. , Drain pasta and place in a large bowl. Add asparagus and cheese sauce; toss to coat. Garnish with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 212mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS-LEMON SAUCE
Steps:
- Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces, reserving tips separately. Cook asparagus stems in 5 to 6 quarts boiling water with 2 tablespoons salt until very tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a colander, reserving cooking water in pot, and rinse under cold water. Drain asparagus well and transfer to a food processor or blender.
- Cook asparagus tips in same boiling water until just tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer with slotted spoon to colander, reserving boiling water in pot, and rinse under cold water. Drain tips well.
- Purée asparagus stems with zest, oil, and 1/2 cup asparagus cooking water. Transfer sauce to a 4-quart saucepan.
- Cook pasta in boiling asparagus cooking water until it still offers considerable resistance to the tooth, around three fourths of the recommended cooking time. Reserve 2 cups cooking water and drain pasta.
- Add pasta, asparagus tips, and 1/2 cup reserved water to asparagus sauce and cook over high heat, stirring, 3 to 5 minutes, or until pasta is almost al dente and sauce coats pasta. Add more cooking water, 1/4 cup at a time, until sauce coats pasta but is a little loose (the cheese will thicken it slightly).
- Stir in Parmigiano-Reggiano and salt and pepper to taste and cook, stirring, until cheese is melted.
- Serve immediately.
ANGEL'S HAIR PASTA WITH LEMON AND PINE NUTS
Categories Citrus Nut Pasta Sauté Vegetarian Quick & Easy Summer Gourmet
Yield Serves 2 as a side dish
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil for pasta.
- In a small saucepan cook garlic in oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened and transfer mixture to a large bowl. Add pine nuts, crushing them lightly with the back of a fork, lemon juice, zest, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente and, reserving 2 tablespoons of the cooking water, drain well. Add pasta with the reserved cooking water to bowl and toss with lemon mixture until it is absorbed. Serve pasta warm or at room temperature.
Summary
Pasta with Asparagus and Lemon Sauce is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the freshness of asparagus with the zesty brightness of lemons. This simple yet sophisticated dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner. The key to a great Pasta with Asparagus and Lemon Sauce is to use fresh, seasonal ingredients. Look for asparagus that is bright green and firm, and lemons that are heavy for their size. Feel free to add other spring/ summer fresh ingredients that you enjoy. The Lemon Sauce is made with just a few simple ingredients: butter, shallots, white wine, fresh lemons, and cream. The butter and shallots are sauteed until soft, then the white wine is added and simmered until reduced by half. The fresh lemons are zested and jupulced, and then added to the pan along with the cream. The mixture is simmered for a few minutes, until it has thickened slightly. The asparagus is trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces. It is then roasted in a hot skillet with a little bit of oil. The roasting process concentrates the asparagus's natural flavors and gives it a slightly smoky edge. To serve, the Pasta with Asparagus and Lemon Sauce is simply poured over the top of the roasted asparagus. The dish can be garnished with fresh herbs, such as basil or chives.Extra tips
* For a richer Lemon Sauce, use heavy cream instead of milk. * If you don't have white wine on hand, you can use chicken broth or water. * To make the dish even more flavorful, add a pinch of red chili flakes to the Lemon Sauce. * If you don't have asparagus, you can use another spring or summer fresh vegetable, such as green or yellow squash, peas, or broccoli. * This dish is also delicious when served with grilled fish or chicken.Conclusion
Pasta with Asparagus and Lemon Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. Using fresh, seasonal ingredients, you can create a meal that is both flavorful and visually appealing. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner, give this dish a try. You won't be disappointment.
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