Best 14 Asparagus With White Sauce Recipes

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Asparagus is a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be cooked in a variety of ways. It is a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, and also contains fiber, folate, and potassium. White sauce, also known as béchamel sauce, is a classic French sauce made with butter, flour, and milk. It is a versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes, including pasta, vegetables, and meat. Asparagus with white sauce is a classic combination that is both delicious and easy to make. In this article, we will provide you with a guide to cooking asparagus with white sauce, including tips on choosing the best asparagus, making the perfect white sauce, and serving the dish.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH HOLLANDAISE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound medium asparagus
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 large egg yolk
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Pinch cayenne pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Trim the woody ends from the asparagus. Spread the spears in a single layer in a shallow roasting pan baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and roll to coat thoroughly. Roast the asparagus until lightly browned and tender, about 10 minutes, giving the pan a good shake about halfway through.
  • Meanwhile, put the egg yolk, lemon juice, and cayenne in a blender. Pulse a couple times to combine.
  • Put the butter in a small microwave proof bowl and heat in a microwave until just melted. With the blender running, gradually add the melted butter into the egg to make a smooth frothy sauce. If the sauce is really thick blend in a teaspoon of lukewarm water to loosen it up. Season with the salt and serve immediately or keep warm in a small heat-proof bowl set over hot (but not simmering) water until ready to serve.
  • Spread the roasted asparagus on a serving platter. Grind a generous amount of pepper over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calorie, Fat 17 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams

WHITE ASPARAGUS WITH HOLLANDAISE SAUCE



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The tender crunch of white asparagus benefits from rich and creamy homemade Hollandaise Sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 quarts water
3 tablespoons coarse salt
3 to 4 bunches (3 to 4 pounds) white asparagus, peeled and tough ends of stalks trimmed by 1 inch
Hollandaise Sauce for white asparagus

Steps:

  • Bring the water to a boil in a large stockpot, and add the salt. Place asparagus spears in the water; cook just until tender, about 5 minutes. Gently transfer to a colander to drain, being careful not to damage the tips. Blot dry with paper towels, and arrange on a large serving platter. Serve warm with hollandaise sauce.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE



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This easy side dish has loads of Parmesan flavor, yet it tastes light enough to not overpower the asparagus. The sauce comes together in minutes while the asparagus roasts in the oven. Quick enough for a busy weeknight meal. Use freshly shredded Parmesan cheese, as the bagged variety doesn't melt well.

Provided by France C

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Asparagus     Baked

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup low-fat milk
¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
1 pinch lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place asparagus on the baking sheet and season with salt and black pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and lightly toss to coat evenly.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until asparagus is tender-crisp, about 10 minutes for thin asparagus, or 14 minutes for large asparagus.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and stir for 1 to 2 minutes until softened, taking care not to burn garlic. Sprinkle flour onto butter and cook, whisking constantly until mixture is golden and thick, 1 to 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk and bring to a light boil until sauce starts to thicken, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Sprinkle in Parmesan cheese and continue whisking until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat - sauce will further thicken.
  • Place asparagus on a serving platter and drizzle with cheese sauce. Garnish with lemon zest and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 20.6 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 254.9 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

BASIC WHITE SAUCE



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For years, I've used this smooth white cream sauce for pasta to make many dishes. The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. -Lois Gelzer, Standish, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash white pepper
1 cup 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually whisk in the milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Use immediately or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ASPARAGUS WITH CREAM SAUCE



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From Venice, Florida, Arletta Slocum relates, "This lovely side dish has been a favorite in our family for many years - especially for Easter dinners. Fresh green beans can be substituted for the asparagus."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups water
2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, bring water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and boil for 3 minutes. meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, garlic powder, lemon-pepper and salt until blended. Gradually stir in broth. Add the parsley, vinegar and dill., Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to low; whisk in sour cream. Drain asparagus; arrange on a serving platter. Top with cream sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 298mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

WHITE ASPARAGUS IN WHITE SAUCE



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Make and share this White Asparagus in White Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mimi Bobeck

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans white asparagus, drained reserving liquid
2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons unbleached flour
1/2 cup asparagus water
1/2 cup milk
4 ounces cooked ham, cut into julienne strips
1/3 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Drain asparagus spears, reserving 1/2 cup of the liquid.
  • Heat margarine in a saucepan.
  • Add flour; blend.
  • Gradually pour in asparagus liquid and milk.
  • Stir constantly over low heat until sauce thickens and bubbles.
  • Add cooked ham and seasonings.
  • Gently stir in asparagus spears; heat through but do not boil.
  • Serve in preheated serving dish.

AUSTRIAN WHITE ASPARAGUS WITH BROWN BUTTER SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 white asparagus, peeled
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces butter
1 cup brioche crumbs
1 teaspoon freshly minced parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Peel the asparagus. Line the asparagus from the spear end and cut into approximately 6-inch lengths. Discard ends.
  • In a medium saucepan, bring salted water to a boil. Cook the asparagus for 10 to 12 minutes, until tender being careful not to overcook.
  • Drain the asparagus. Set aside. In a large saute pan, heat the butter. Add the brioche crumbs and saute until golden. Add the reserved asparagus and saute until well coated with the browned butter and brioche crumbs. Sprinkle with parsley, season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

WHITE ASPARAGUS AND MOREL SAUTé



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Provided by Suzanne Goin

Categories     Herb     Mushroom     Side     Sauté     Vegetarian     Low Cal     High Fiber     Asparagus     Leek     Spring     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 pounds white asparagus, trimmed, peeled, cut diagonally into 3-inch lengths
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, divided
6 ounces fresh morels, cleaned, halved if large
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
3/4 cup thinly sliced leeks (white and pale green parts only)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Cook asparagus in large saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender, about 4 minutes. Drain and cool.
  • Melt 4 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add morels and sauté 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; add thyme and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté until morels are tender, about 6 minutes. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to skillet, then add asparagus; toss to coat. Sauté 2 minutes. Add leeks; sauté 2 minutes. Stir in parsley. Season with salt and pepper.

ASPARAGUS WITH LEMON-HERB SAUCE



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Categories     Herb     Onion     Appetizer     Side     Sauté     Lemon     Asparagus     Spring     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1 1/2 pounds thin asparagus spears, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
1 1/4 cups chopped green onions
1/3 cup minced shallots
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/2 cup diced seeded red bell peppers

Steps:

  • Bring broth to boil in large pot. Add asparagus; cook until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Using tongs, transfer asparagus to large bowl of ice water. Reserve 1 cup broth in small bowl. Drain asparagus; pat dry. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap asparagus in paper towels. Seal in plastic bag. Cover broth. Chill asparagus and broth.)
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup green onions, shallots and sugar. Sauté until onions and shallots are tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; sauté 2 minutes. Stir in reserved 1 cup broth, 1 tablespoon oil, mustard, lemon juice, thyme and lemon peel. Simmer until slightly thickened and liquid is reduced to 1 1/4 cups, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Cool to room temperature.
  • Arrange asparagus on platter. Spoon sauce over. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup green onions and bell peppers.

BRAISED WHITE ASPARAGUS WITH BLOOD-ORANGE SAUCE



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     weekday, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound very thick white asparagus
1 cup lightly seasoned chicken stock, approximately
2 1/2 tablespoons salted butter
1 bay leaf
4 blood oranges
Sea salt
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Snap off ends of asparagus. Trim triangular leaves from sides, and peel spears. Place in single layer in heavy saucepan. Add enough stock to come about halfway up sides of spears. Add 2 tablespoons butter, place bay leaf on top, cover and cook over medium-high heat about 8 minutes, until spears are very tender.
  • Meanwhile juice 3 blood oranges. Place all but 1 tablespoon juice in another saucepan, and simmer until reduced to 3 tablespoons. Whisk in remaining butter, and season lightly with salt and pepper. Set aside. Peel remaining orange, removing all pith. Divide into segments, removing all membrane.
  • Drain asparagus well, and place side by side on each of two large plates. Spoon blood orange sauce onto plates around spears. Drizzle asparagus with oil, allowing some droplets to fall into sauce. Dust lightly with salt and pepper. Top with cluster of blood-orange segments, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 404, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 1478 milligrams, Sugar 31 grams, TransFat 1 gram

ASPARAGUS WITH DIPPING SAUCES



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An elegant spring dish perfect for a relaxed dinner party - simply let your guests pick and dip

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Canapes, Dinner

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

24 asparagus spears, trimmed
juice 1 lemon
85g butter , cut into small chunks
25g parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), finely grated
½ red chilli
1 tsp brown sugar
juice 1 lime
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp sesame oil
2 garlic cloves , crushed
5 tbsp good-quality mayonnaise
1 tbsp olive oil

Steps:

  • To make the Parmesan butter, tip the lemon juice into a small saucepan and, over a very low heat, add the butter. Melt and stir the butter into the lemon juice until you have a smooth sauce, add the Parmesan and season to taste, then set aside.
  • To make the Asian dressing, using a pestle and mortar, crush the chilli with the brown sugar, then stir in the lime juice until the sugar has dissolved. Stir through the soy sauce and sesame oil, then set aside.
  • For the garlic mayonnaise, mix all the ingredients together. Decant the sauces into 3 serving dishes.
  • Bring a large pan of water to the boil and cook the asparagus for 2-3 mins until just tender. Drain well and serve steaming hot in a pile for everyone to help themselves and dip into the sauce of their choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 calories, Fat 43 grams fat, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 5 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 1.42 milligram of sodium

SPARGEL - WHITE ASPARAGUS WITH EASY HOLLANDAISE SAUCE



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A traditional spring or early summer dish of sauteed white asparagus (spargel), drizzled with a simple warm hollandaise sauce. Pairs beautifully with light, simple spring or summer fare such as slices of premium quality cured ham (try Black Forest ham), sliced boiled eggs and boiled new potatoes served with melted butter and sprinkled with fresh snipped parsley. Or salmon! A nice glass of white wine (such as Riesling), May Wine, or Sekt bubbly rounds out this delectable meal! Prost! This is a great make-ahead dish. Note: White asparagus (German : Spargel) is very popular throughout Europe and is the same variety as green, only it's grown covered in soil (hilling) to prevent photosynthesis. This prevents the asparagus turning green and results in a taste a little sweeter and much more tender. White asparagus must be peeled before consumption. White or green, asparagus is a delightful veggie to be enjoyed at it's peak in the spring or early summer time!

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (or unsalted butter)
2 lbs white asparagus, washed and trimmed
1/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh lemon zest
2 -3 teaspoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper (optional)
fresh snipped parsley, optional to serve
fresh small fresh edible flower, optional to garnish (such as violets or Johnny jump-ups)
1/2 cup butter (1 stick)
4 large egg yolks
1/2 cup heavy cream (or whipping cream)
2 tablespoons lemon juice (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Warm the olive oil or butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the peeled and trimmed asparagus, lemon zest, and salt & pepper; stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook until tender-crisp, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Do not over cook.
  • Arrange on serving platter and squeeze with fresh lemon juice.
  • Prepare the Hollandaise Sauce: Cut the butter into four pieces and place in a 1-quart glass measure or bowl. Microwave, covered with a paper towel, on high, until almost melted (about 45 seconds to 1 minute).
  • Remove butter from the microwave and stir until completely melted.
  • Separate eggs, placing the yolks in a small bowl and setting the whites aside for another purpose. Beat the yolks well with a whisk or fork, then add to the butter and stir well.
  • Add cream, lemon juice, and sugar to egg mixture and stir well. Microwave mixture, uncovered, on high, until just slightly thick, about 1 to 2 minutes, stopping every 20 seconds to stir with a fork. Remove sauce from microwave and stir in the mustard.
  • Pour warm sauce over the cooked white asparagus and serve at once. Garnish with fresh snipped parsley or fresh small edible flowers such as violets or Johnny jump-ups, if desired.
  • NOTE: Sauce may be kept warm for up to 2 hours in an insulated container. Or cool the sauce to room temperature and refrigerate it in a covered microwave safe container for up to 24 hours. To re-warm, cover container with plastic wrap, pierce wrap with a knife to vent, and microwave on 50 percent power until heated through, about 2-3 minutes, stopping to stir halfway through. Do not allow sauce to boil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.4, Fat 49, SaturatedFat 24.6, Cholesterol 286.2, Sodium 452, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 4.9, Protein 8.6

HOLLANDAISE SAUCE FOR WHITE ASPARAGUS



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Clarified butter is the key to achieving perfect, velvety hollandaise sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter
6 large egg yolks
1/3 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Coarse salt
Cayenne pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • Clarify the butter: Slowly melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; skim off surface foam. Pour clear layer of butter into a large glass measuring cup, leaving behind the milky residue in the bottom of the pan, which can be discarded. Let butter cool until it is lukewarm.
  • Meanwhile, place egg yolks and wine in a heat-proof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Whisk vigorously until mixture is very pale and whisk leaves a trail, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove bowl from heat; continue whisking until mixture is lukewarm, about 30 seconds.
  • Whisking constantly, add butter to the egg mixture a drop at a time at first and gradually increasing to a steady stream. When fully incorporated, stir in the water and lemon juice, and season with salt and cayenne pepper, if desired. Serve immediately, or keep warm over a pan of simmering water removed from heat.

WHITE ASPARAGUS WITH CASHEW CREAM SAUCE



White Asparagus With Cashew Cream Sauce image

Provided by Elaine Sciolino

Categories     sauces and gravies, side dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 large white asparagus
2 tablespoons chives, cut in 3/4-inch lengths
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and ground white pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup salted cashews
1/3 cup milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Trim the dry ends off the asparagus. If necessary, peel the fibrous exterior of the bottom half of each spear. Cut the top 3 1/2 inches of each stalk and set aside. Using a sharp knife, very finely julienne two or three of the stalk bottoms (reserve the rest for another use) and place in a small bowl. Add the chives, olive oil and salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
  • On a sheet of heavy-duty or a double layer of aluminum foil, place the asparagus tips standing up and crimp the foil around them at the bottom so that they remain standing. Add the butter on top of the spears, and continue to crimp the foil closely around the spears, sealing it closed at the top. Place in the oven and roast until barely tender, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, make the cashew cream.
  • In a food processor, pulse the cashews into a fine powder; be careful not to over-process and turn into a paste. Place 2/3 of the ground cashews into a small saucepan; set aside the remainder for garnish. Add the milk to the pan, with 1/3 cup water. Bring to a boil and immediately turn off heat. Mix well; set aside.
  • When the asparagus is ready, open the packet and baste it with the juices from the bottom of the foil. On each of 4 small plates, arrange a spoonful of cashew cream and top with two asparagus tips. Place the asparagus julienne on the side and garnish with crushed cashews.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 260, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 239 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • To ensure the asparagus is cooked evenly, choose spears that are of similar thickness.
  • Do not overcrowd the asparagus in the pan when cooking. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Add salt to the cooking water to help enhance the flavor of the asparagus.
  • If you do not have heavy cream, you can substitute milk or half and half.
  • To make a gluten-free version of the white sauce, use cornstarch instead of flour.
  • If you want a thicker white sauce, add more flour or cornstarch.
  • Season the white sauce to taste with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  • Serve the asparagus with the white sauce immediately, or keep it warm in a chafing dish.

Conclusion:

Asparagus with white sauce is a classic dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The asparagus is tender and flavorful, and the white sauce is creamy and rich. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a simple weeknight dinner. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish even better.

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