Asparagus, red peppers, and corn are vibrant vegetables that work together to create a colorful and flavorful pasta dish. The sweetness of the corn and peppers complements the slightly bitter notes of asparagus, while the pasta provides a hearty base. This dish is also versatile, as you can add other ingredients to customize it to your liking, such as protein, cheese, or herbs. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, pasta with asparagus, red peppers, and corn is sure to please.
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PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS
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
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.
PASTA SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS AND RED BELL PEPPERS IS A STRESS-FREE COOKOUT MENU HIT
Add this brightly flavored pasta salad with asparagus and red bell peppers to your summer cookout menu for a crowd-pleasing main course or side dish.
Provided by Parade
Categories Pasta, Side Dish
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. In a bowl, combine asparagus, bell peppers and 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil. Season with ¼ tsp salt and pepper and toss to combine. Transfer vegetables to a baking sheet and roast until tender and lightly browned, 15 to 17 minutes. Let cool. Meanwhile, bring 4 quarts water to boil in a large pot. Whisk garlic clove, lemon zest, lemon juice and ¾ tsp salt together in a large bowl. Season with pepper to taste, then whisk ½ cup olive oil in a slow, steady stream until smooth. Add 1 lb fusilli or farfalle pasta to boiling water and cook 11 minutes, stirring often, until al dente. Drain pasta. Re-whisk dressing and add Parmesan cheese, chives, asparagus, bell peppers and pasta to bowl; toss to mix thoroughly. Let salad cool completely and serve at room temperature. Kitchen Counter Per serving: 295 cal, 22g fat, 17mg chol, 10g prot, 17g carb, 5g sugar, 3g fiber, 602mg sodium
Nutrition Facts :
ASPARAGUS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Toss 2 bunches trimmed asparagus with olive oil on a foil-lined baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Broil, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 4 minutes. Drizzle with sherry vinegar and more olive oil; season with salt. Top with crumbled feta cheese and chopped roasted red peppers and parsley.
ASPARAGUS, RED PEPPER AND CORN PASTA
Steps:
- Steam asparagus for three minutes. Remove from pan and refresh in cold water. Cut asparagus in diagonal 1-inch pieces, discarding the tough stem end (or save for later use in making vegetable stock). Bring water to boil in another pot and cook gemelli according to package directions. In saute pan, heat 2 T olive oil over medium heat. Add red pepper and corn and saute for 2 minutes. Add garlic and saute for another 3 minutes. Add asparagus, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes. Add mixture to hot pasta. Stir in ricotta cheese and parmesan cheese until combined. Add fresh basil chiffonade and gently stir. Garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately.
LEMON-PEPPER CORN PASTA
Lutein is the yellow pigment found in corn and is part of the carotenoid family, which is abundantly available in yellow, orange and red fruits and vegetables. Yet lutein isn't found in many places: Besides corn, egg yolks and kale are good sources (the yellowness is masked by the green chlorophyll found in kale). Remember that lutein is best absorbed with a little fat present (which the butter, milk and cheese in this healthy pasta provides). Curcumin is found primarily in turmeric, the vibrant yellow pigment found in many curry spice blends. Besides adding a distinct yellow-ish hue to cooked stews and curries, it also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings (about 6 cups)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Drop the pasta into the water and cook according to package directions, drain, reserving some of the pasta water. Toss the pasta with a splash of oil and set aside.
- Meanwhile, remove the kernels from the corn with a sharp knife. Hold the shaved cobs over a bowl and scrape with the back of the knife to extract the milk, set aside. Discard the cobs.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet, add the corn kernels, garlic, peppers and turmeric. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables are tender, about 6 minutes. Add the corn milk, 2-percent milk, 3 tablespoons of the Parmesan, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer, cook until slightly thickened (like the consistency of heavy cream), about 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta, lemon zest and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Gently toss the pasta in the sauce (thin out with reserved pasta water if desired). Divide among four bowls. Sprinkle each with the remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan and some black pepper. Serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calorie, Fat 12 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 25 milligrams, Sodium 600 milligrams, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 15 grams
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.
LEMON PEPPER PASTA AND ASPARAGUS
Serve a 30-minute weeknight pasta meal, vegetarian style.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
- Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook bell pepper, asparagus, lemon peel, salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in oil, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Stir lemon juice and beans into vegetable mixture. Cook until beans are hot. Add pasta; toss. Sprinkle with pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 9 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 420 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
SUMMER CORN SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS
A simple, sweet and enjoyable taste of summer. This salad is great served as a side dish, or serve with nacho chips.
Provided by Jocelyn
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Corn Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-low heat and lightly oil grate.
- Place the ears of corn on the grill and cook until the kernels are tender, about ten minutes turning frequently. Remove the ears from the grill and cool. Cut the kernels off of the cob.
- Fill a large saucepan with lightly salted water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add asparagus and cook until just tender, about 1 minute. Drain in a colander and rinse immediately under cold, running water until well chilled. Set aside.
- Combine the corn, asparagus, roasted peppers, garlic, basil, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.5 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 154.8 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
SAUTEED ASPARAGUS WITH RED BELL PEPPER AND ONIONS
Make and share this Sauteed Asparagus With Red Bell Pepper and Onions recipe from Food.com.
Provided by rasoiyo
Categories Onions
Time 12m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Wash asparagus and discard ends, cut into half.
- Cut Red Bell Pepper and Red Onion length wise.
- Heat Olive oil in the pan, Add Asparagus, Red Bell Pepper, Red Onion. Stir couple times until Asparagus are tender.
- Add crushed Red Pepper and grated Black Pepper and Salt.
- Cook for couple more minutes.
- Serve on the plate, sprinkle Parmesan Cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.2, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 0.4, Sodium 42.6, Carbohydrate 13.9, Fiber 6, Sugar 5.5, Protein 6.5
ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND RED ONION QUESADILLAS
Categories Cheese Onion Appetizer Bake Broil Super Bowl Vegetarian Asparagus Poker/Game Night Gourmet Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 4 as a Luncheon or Supper Entrèe; 8 as an Hors d'oeuvre
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For Quesadillas:
- Preheat oven to 500°F.
- In a large shallow baking pan, toss asparagus with 1 1/2 teaspoons oil and salt and pepper to taste until coated well. In another large shallow baking pan, toss onion with 1 1/2 teaspoons oil until coated well. Roast vegetables in upper and lower thirds of oven, shaking pans occasionally and switching position of pans in oven halfway through baking, until tender and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Cool vegetables and cut asparagus into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
- Preheat broiler.
- Grease a large baking sheet. On sheet, arrange 4 tortillas in one layer and divide vegetables, pepper Jack, and coriander among them. Cover quesadillas with remaining 4 tortillas.
- Brush top tortillas with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and broil quesadillas about 3 inches from heat until golden brown, about 2 minutes. With a metal spatula, turn quesadillas over and broil until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
- Make cumin lime cream while quesadillas broil.
- For Cumin Lime Cream:
- In a small bowl, whisk together well cream ingredients.
- Cut quesadillas into wedges and serve with cumin lime cream.
SAUTEED ASPARAGUS WITH RED PEPPERS & OLIVES
Delicious as a side dish, this easy saute becomes a simple vegetarian entree tossed with pasta and sprinkled with cheese.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Vegetable
Time 18m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium and add the onion, asparagus and the pepper and saute for about 2 minutes, or until the asparagus becomes tender (but remains crisp).
- Toss in the chopped olives and the lemon juice and cook another minute.
- Serve immediately.
PARMESAN PASTA AND CORN
This side dish is simple to make and can be easily doubled for a large group. I especially like it with fresh corn. Frank Hilliard, East Liverpool, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in butter until tender. Drain the pasta. Add the pasta, corn, salt and pepper to the skillet; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 320mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
CREAMY CORN PASTA WITH BASIL
There's no cream in this wonderfully summery pasta dish, just a luscious sauce made from puréed fresh corn and sweet sautéed scallions, along with Parmesan for depth and red chile flakes for a contrasting bite. Be sure to add the lemon juice and fresh herbs at the end; the rich pasta really benefits from their bright, fresh flavors. And while this is best made at the height of corn season, it's still quite good even with out-of-season supermarket ears, or with frozen corn.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until 1 minute shy of al dente, according to the package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in large sauté pan over medium heat; add scallion whites and a pinch of salt and cook until soft, 3 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water and all but 1/4 cup corn; simmer until corn is heated through and almost tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, transfer to a blender, and purée mixture until smooth, adding a little extra water if needed to get a thick but pourable texture.
- Heat the same skillet over high heat. Add butter and let melt. Add reserved 1/4 cup corn and cook until tender, 1 to 2 minutes. (It's O.K. if the butter browns; that deepens the flavor.) Add the corn purée and cook for 30 seconds to heat and combine the flavors.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add pasta and half the reserved pasta cooking water, tossing to coat. Cook for 1 minute, then add a little more of the pasta cooking water if the mixture seems too thick. Stir in 1/4 cup of the scallion greens, the Parmesan, the herbs, the red pepper flakes, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Sprinkle with fresh lemon juice to taste. Transfer to warm pasta bowls and garnish with more scallions, herbs, a drizzle of olive oil and black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 549, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 80 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 498 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Selecting Fresh Vegetables: Choose crisp, brightly colored vegetables for the best flavor and texture.
- Pre-Cooking Vegetables: Blanching the asparagus and corn kernels briefly in boiling water helps preserve their vibrant colors and slightly softens them, reducing the overall cooking time.
- Searing Red Peppers: Searing the red peppers imparts a smoky, roasted flavor that complements the sweetness of the other vegetables.
- Cooking Pasta Al Dente: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, aiming for an al dente texture where the pasta is tender but still has a slight bite.
- Combining Ingredients: Add the cooked vegetables and pasta to the skillet with the red peppers and toss to combine. This allows the flavors to meld and ensures even distribution of ingredients.
- Seasoning and Finishing Touches: Season the pasta with salt, pepper, and any other desired herbs or spices. Adding a drizzle of olive oil or a squeeze of lemon juice before serving enhances the flavors.
Conclusion:
This asparagus, red pepper, and corn pasta recipe is a delightful combination of fresh, colorful vegetables tossed in a flavorful sauce. It's a versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish, and it's perfect for summer gatherings or weeknight dinners. With its vibrant colors, delicious flavors, and ease of preparation, this pasta dish is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Enjoy!
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