Those in search of a flavorful and satisfying dish to share with friends and family need to look no farther than baked pasta with asparagus, or pasta al forno con asparagi. This classic Italian dish combines the vibrant flavors of asparagus with the creamy richness of a béchamel sauce. The result is a gooey, cheesy pasta dish that is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters. Best of all, it can be easily prepared using common pantry staples. Read on for a collection of the best baked pasta with asparagus recipes, each with its own unique twist on this beloved Italian dish.
Here are our top 17 tried and tested recipes!
ASPARAGUS PASTA BAKE
This asparagus pasta bake is a slightly fancier version of the baked ziti classic.
Provided by PaulD
Categories 100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes Pasta by Shape Recipes Ziti Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook ziti at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
- Add ricotta cheese, 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, and parsley to drained pasta. Mix and set aside.
- Chop trimmed asparagus into 1/4-inch slices, separating stems and tips.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute for 5 minutes. Stir in asparagus stems; cook for another 3 minutes. Add bell pepper and cook, 2 to 3 minutes. Add asparagus tips and cook, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Spread 1 cup tomato sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Add 1/2 of the pasta mixture and smooth into an even layer. Sprinkle 1/2 of the vegetables on top. Top with 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Add remaining pasta in an even layer, followed by remaining vegetables. Cover with remaining tomato sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, on the middle rack of the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Move to the top rack and continue to bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 5 minutes more. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.4 calories, Carbohydrate 55.2 g, Cholesterol 32.6 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 801.2 mg, Sugar 7.5 g
PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS AND PROSCIUTTO
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the prosciutto in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it renders some fat and begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme and cook until the garlic just begins to soften, about 30 seconds. Remove the skillet from the heat and add the wine. Return to the heat and cook until the wine evaporates slightly, about 2 more minutes. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Add the cream and nutmeg and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 more minutes.
- Meanwhile, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook as the label directs, adding the asparagus during the last minute of cooking. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta and asparagus.
- Add the cheese to the cream sauce and stir to combine. Add the pasta and asparagus and toss to coat, adding some of the reserved cooking water to loosen, if needed. Season with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls and top with more cheese.
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 WITH ASPARAGUS
This is a great low-fat pasta dish. I serve it to company all the time. Serve with a fruit salad and French bread.
Provided by S. Butters
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet. Saute asparagus in the pan over medium heat for about 3 minutes. Add chicken broth and mushroom slices; cook 3 minutes more.
- Drain pasta, and transfer to a serving dish. Gently toss pasta with asparagus mixture; sprinkle with Parmesan and crushed red pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39.4 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 338.6 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
BAKED ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOM PASTA
Take classic Mediterranean flavors and make American-style comfort food for your family! If you are looking for a meatless meal, serve this with a salad and crusty bread. If your family prefers a protein, a rotisserie chicken or a slice of ham would be an easy and tasty addition to the lovely flavors of this casserole.
Provided by Bibi
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 7x11-inch baking dish.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook gemelli at a boil until flexible but still firm to the bite, about 6 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add onion and stir for 2 minutes. Add asparagus and mushrooms and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms begin to soften and asparagus is bright green, about 4 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour the vegetable mixture into a large mixing bowl. Drain pasta and stir into the bowl.
- Melt butter in the same skillet. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture bubbles, about 4 minutes. Pour in milk, stirring briskly to avoid lumps. Continue to stir until sauce thickens and bubbles again, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1/3 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano and provolone cheese until melted.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the pasta and vegetables and stir to combine. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Taste and adjust seasonings. Toss remaining Parmigiano-Reggiano with bread crumbs and sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 21.3 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 311 mg, Sugar 4 g
ASPARAGUS CREAM PASTA
Making a cream out of the stalks means that every mouthful of pasta will have a delicious taste of asparagus
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Dinner, Main course, Pasta
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- To prepare the asparagus, cut off and discard the woody ends, then neatly cut the tips away from the stalks. Keep the tips and stalks separate. In a small saucepan bring the cream and garlic to the boil. Take off the heat, remove the garlic, then set the pan aside.
- Cook the stalks in boiling salted water for about 4-5 mins until tender, drain, then tip into the cream with the grated parmesan. Blitz with a hand blender until smooth.
- Cook the pasta according to pack instructions, then throw in the tips 2 mins before the end of cooking time. Gently reheat the cream, drain pasta, then tip into a bowl with the cream. Toss, divide into pasta bowls, top with parmesan shavings and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 931 calories, Fat 47 grams fat, SaturatedFat 26 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 100 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, Sodium 0.53 milligram of sodium
BAKED ASPARAGUS ITALIAN STYLE (ASPARAGI AL FORNO)
Italians love asparagus like Americans do baked potatoes. They have a quatrillion ways to serve it, and even prepare versions to be served with fried eggs for breakfast. I ran into this recipe years ago when visiting northern Italy. I fell in love with it and have relished it for years. Try it and enjoy.
Provided by Preacher_in_Kitchen
Categories Vegetable
Time 12m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
- Clean the asparagus and trim off the woody ends if necessary.
- Place asparagus in a steamer (or in a pan of lightly salted water) and steam/cook for 8 minutes.
- Be sure not to over cook and make asparagus limpy.
- Place asparagus in a buttered, oven tolerant dish or pan.
- Season with pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the top and sprinkle with Parmigiano Reggiano.
- Bake in preheated oven for about 6-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Enjoy-- mmmmmmm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.2, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 7.2, Sodium 173.1, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 3.2, Protein 7.5
BAKED PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS (PASTA AL FORNO CON ASPARAGI)
I love fresh asparagus recipes. Got this one out of 100 Pasta Sauce Recipes. Serve with some crusty bread and a salad and you have a great dinner. It turns out great!
Provided by TishT
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Wash Asparagus.
- Remove any tough stalks and cut into short lengths.
- You may want to split the length in half.
- Melt about 3 tbs of butter in pan and cook the asparagus over a low heat for about 20 min.
- Every so often, add a little chicken stock to keep it moist.
- When the asparagus is done, season to taste.
- While the asparagus is cooking, process the ricotta cheese with the oil.
- Cook the pasta for half the time stated on the package.
- Drain and immediately toss in the remaining butter and half the Parmesan.
- Butter a deep oven dish.
- Make a thin layer of pasta, then one of asparagus, then one of pasta again and then one of ricotta.
- Repeat, finishing with the layer of pasta.
- Beat together the eggs and the remaining cheese and pour over the top.
- Sprinkle with black pepper.
- Bake in a medium oven, 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS
Steps:
- Boil water for the pasta. Cook as you are preparing the garlic/asparagus sauce. In a skillet, cook garlic, red pepper flakes and hot pepper sauce in heated oil and butter for 2 to 3 minutes. Add asparagus, salt and pepper; saute until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese, mix well. Pour over hot pasta and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
PASTA AL FORNO: OVEN BAKED PASTA
Provided by Food Network
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. While the rigatoni cooks in salted boiling water, prepare the sauce. In a saucepan heat up the olive oil and saute the eggplant, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, chile peppers, if using, and garlic, for a few minutes. Add the tomato puree and salt. Let the sauce cook for approximately 10 minutes on medium heat. Drain the rigatoni; add the pasta to the saucepan, sprinkle with some Parmigiano and cook for another 30 seconds. Then place 1/2 the rigatoni in a baking dish, adding a layer of 1/2 the mozzarella, 1/2 the scamorza and another sprinkle of Parmigiano cheese over the pasta. Add the remaining rigatoni, and follow with a final layer of all the cheeses. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until golden brown.
PASTA WITH CREAMY ASPARAGUS
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dinner, weekday, pastas, main course, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring water to boil in covered pot for the pasta.
- Wash the asparagus, then trim by breaking at the point where the tough, woody part of the stem meets the tender part. Cut into 1-inch pieces, and steam over hot water for 3 to 7 minutes.
- Whisk the yogurt and sour cream with the mustard and the nutmeg, and blend a little of this mixture with the cornstarch to make a paste. Then, return cornstarch mixture to sour-cream yogurt.
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Drain pasta and asparagus, and combine with yogurt-sour cream mixture. Cook over medium heat until mixture is just heated through.
- Coarsely grate cheese, and add to the pasta-asparagus mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 677, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 111 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 546 milligrams, Sugar 19 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CREAMY ASPARAGUS PASTA
In this quick pasta dinner, umami-rich seaweed stars twice: first, in the form of dasima (dried kelp), which seasons the pasta water and sauce with seaside savor; second, as gim (roasted seaweed), which lends deep nuttiness and some salty crunch, too. The pasta finishes cooking in a blush of heavy cream and a splash of the dasima broth, transforming into a dreamy emulsion balanced by rice vinegar. In this recipe's final moments, a rich glug of sesame oil glosses the chewy rigatoni and echoes the toasted flavor of the gim, which sings.
Provided by Eric Kim
Categories weeknight, pastas
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Fold the gim in half and, with very sharp kitchen shears or a chef's knife, slice into thin strips. Set aside for serving.
- In a large pot, combine 1 dasima square with 8 cups cold tap water. Bring the water to a boil and season with the kosher salt. Tumble in the pasta and cook for half the time the package tells you is al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water. Drain the pasta, then add it back to the pot. (Discard the dasima.)
- Add the remaining dasima square, cream, red onion, garlic, black pepper and reserved pasta water to the pasta. Bring to a boil over high heat, then immediately reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Stirring occasionally, cook the pasta until the onion-infused cream has thickened significantly, thinly coating the noodles, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat. Add the vinegar and asparagus, and stir to combine for 1 minute. The residual heat from the pasta will gently cook the asparagus to tender-crisp. Stir in the sesame oil and season with more black pepper, if desired. Divide the pasta among serving dishes, discarding the dasima, and shower with the reserved gim and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Serve immediately, before the gim wilts and turns soggy.
BAKED PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS, LEMON, AND MASCARPONE
Make and share this Baked Pasta With Asparagus, Lemon, and Mascarpone recipe from Food.com.
Provided by chia2160
Categories Cheese
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray.
- Heat a large pot of water to boil.
- Add asparagus and cook 2 minutes, remove with a slotted spoon and run under cold water to stop cooking process, drain well.
- Add fettuccine to boiling water and cook until al dente, about 10 minutes.
- While fettuccine is cooking, heat oil in a skillet, add scallions and saute 1 minute.
- Add asparagus, saute 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and add half the zest, lemon juice, thyme, salt, pepper; mix well; set aside.
- In a saucepan melt butter, add flour and mix well.
- Whisk in milk and stir until boiling, lower heat and cook until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in mascapone, remaining zest and 1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano, whisking until smooth.
- Season with allspice, cayenne, salt and pepper.
- Mix remaining cheese, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper in a small bowl.
- For assembly:.
- Drain the cooked fettucine and return to pot.
- Stir in asparagus mixture, cheese sauce, toasted nuts and mix well.
- Pour into prepared pan, top with breadcrumb mixture.
- Bake uncovered 15-20 minutes until bubbling and golden; serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 807.7, Fat 33.3, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 113.5, Sodium 610.2, Carbohydrate 99.7, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 6.8, Protein 34.2
PARMESAN-TOPPED PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS AND BACON
A quick and easy pasta recipe with asparagus and bacon that is so fresh and good!
Provided by Branashmin
Categories 100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes Pasta by Shape Recipes Linguine Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
- Meanwhile, cook diced bacon in a pan over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until nice and crispy, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Remove and discard all but 1 tablespoon grease from the pan.
- Saute asparagus in the bacon grease over medium heat until crisp-tender, about 10 minutes; try to avoid overcooking it. Remove asparagus to a bowl.
- Add wine and give the bottom of a pan a good stir to scrape off any brown bits. Let boil until reduced by about 1/2, about 3 minutes, adding more wine if desired. Add drained pasta, asparagus, bacon, and 1/2 of the Parmesan cheese; toss to coat. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan over top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.5 calories, Carbohydrate 44.4 g, Cholesterol 28.9 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 580.1 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
ASPARAGUS PASTA PRIMAVERA
There's plenty of fresh herb flavor in this delicious pasta meal that blends asparagus, ham, mushrooms and plum tomatoes. Sometimes I like to use spinach linguine or fettuccine. -William Anatooskin Burnaby, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, melt butter with oil over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Stir in the asparagus. Cover and cook for 1 minute. Add the mushrooms, ham, basil, oregano and rosemary. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender, stirring occasionally., Stir in the tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook 3 minutes longer or until heated through. , Meanwhile, cook linguine according to package directions; drain and place in a large bowl. Add asparagus mixture and toss. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 589mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
ROASTED ASPARAGUS, PANCETTA & CHERRY TOMATO PASTA
A little asparagus goes a long way in this seasonal supper dish
Provided by Mary Cadogan
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Pasta
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Boil the pasta in salted water. Put the asparagus into a roasting tin, then toss with the oil and pancetta. Roast for 10 mins until the pancetta starts to crisp up, stir in the tomatoes, then cook for 5 mins more.
- Drain the pasta, then add to the roasting tin along with the torn basil leaves and seasoning. Stir well until everything is glistening, then serve in bowls, scattered with grated Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 80 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 22 grams protein, Sodium 0.82 milligram of sodium
QUICK ASPARAGUS PASTA SALAD
This recipe is one of my favorites to make for potlucks in the spring time when the asparagus is the best. It is so tasty and everyone will asks you for the recipe.-Teresa Kokx, Hart, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook asparagus in a small amount of water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes. Rinse in cold water; drain and cool. Place asparagus in a large bowl; add pasta, onion, cucumber, carrots and radishes. , Combine salad dressing and Parmesan cheese; pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 279mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right pasta. Short pasta shapes like penne, macaroni, or rigatoni work best for baked pasta dishes because they hold the sauce well.
- Cook the pasta al dente. This means that the pasta should be cooked until it is still slightly firm to the bite. If you overcook the pasta, it will become mushy and won't hold its shape in the casserole.
- Use a flavorful sauce. The sauce is what will really make your baked pasta dish shine. Choose a sauce that is flavorful and has a thick consistency. You can use a tomato sauce, a cream sauce, or even a pesto sauce.
- Add some vegetables. Vegetables add flavor, color, and nutrients to your baked pasta dish. Some good choices include broccoli, zucchini, spinach, and mushrooms.
- Top it with cheese. Cheese is a classic topping for baked pasta dishes. It adds a delicious golden brown crust. You can use any type of cheese that you like, but mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan are popular choices.
- Bake it until golden brown. The baked pasta dish is ready when it is golden brown and bubbly. The cheese should be melted and the sauce should be hot and bubbly.
Conclusion:
Baked pasta dishes are a delicious and easy way to feed a crowd. They can be made with a variety of different ingredients, so you can easily customize them to your own taste. Plus, they're perfect for a weeknight meal because they can be assembled ahead of time and baked when you're ready to eat.
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