Best 17 Baked Pasta With Asparagus Pasta Al Forno Con Asparagi Recipes

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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



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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

1 pound ziti pasta
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 (28 ounce) jar tomato sauce, divided
2 cups finely shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley
½ pound asparagus, trimmed
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, diced

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



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt
1/2 cup diced prosciutto (about 3 1/2 ounces)
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1/2 cup dry white wine
Freshly ground pepper
1 cup heavy cream
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
12 ounces fettuccine
1 1/2 pounds asparagus, tough ends trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping

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



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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

5 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 to 3 dashes hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
Salt to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 pound mostaccioli or elbow macaroni, cooked and drained

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



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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

1 ½ pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
¼ cup chicken broth
½ pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
8 ounces angel hair pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

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



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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

½ (16 ounce) package gemelli pasta
2 tablespoons herb-infused extra-virgin olive oil
½ medium onion, chopped
1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (8 ounce) package sliced mushrooms
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups 1% milk
⅔ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided
¼ cup shredded provolone cheese
⅓ cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs

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



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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

1 bunch asparagus
142ml tub double cream
2 garlic cloves , peeled, but left whole
50g parmesan , half grated, half shaved
250g tagliatelle

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)



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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

1 1/2 lbs green asparagus or 1 1/2 lbs white asparagus (prefer thicker stalked)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
6 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, best parmesan cheese by far (2 oz)

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)



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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

14 ounces penne pasta (or other short pasta)
2 lbs asparagus
4 ounces butter (1 stick)
chicken stock
salt and pepper
10 ounces ricotta cheese (or similar curd cheese)
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 ounces freshly-grated parmesan cheese
3 eggs

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



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 21m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound mostaccioli or elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
2 to 3 dashes hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
Salt to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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



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Provided by Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound/450 g rigatoni pasta
4 tablespoons/60 ml extra-virgin olive oil
1 large eggplant, cubed
10 large sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
15 infornate olives, pitted and chopped
2 dried chile peppers, crushed, optional
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (25-ounce/750 ml) jar tomato puree
Salt
12 ounces/400 g freshly grated mozzarella
Smoked scamorza cheese, as much as desired, roughly chopped
Freshly grated Parmigiano cheese, for sprinkling

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



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, weekday, pastas, main course, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound fresh asparagus
1 1/4 cups nonfat yogurt
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons cornstarch
8 ounces fresh fusilli or other short pasta
1 ounce Parmigiano Reggiano ( 1/3 cup coarsely grated)
1/8 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

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



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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

20 grams gim, often labeled as roasted seaweed
2 (4-inch) squares dasima or kombu (dried kelp)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 pound rigatoni
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 large garlic cloves, finely grated
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1/2 pound asparagus, thinly sliced at an angle
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
Flaky sea salt, for serving

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



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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

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs asparagus, cut in 1-inch pieces
8 scallions, sliced
2 lemons, zested
1 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
salt, pepper to taste
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon flour
1 cup milk
1 cup mascarpone cheese
1 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
3/4 cup fresh breadcrumb
1 lb fettuccine pasta
1/2 cup pignolis, toasted
cooking spray

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



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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

½ (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
8 slices bacon, diced
½ pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
½ cup dry white wine, or to taste
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

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



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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

6 tablespoons butter, cubed
3 tablespoons olive oil
8 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped fully cooked ham
2 tablespoons each chopped fresh basil, oregano and rosemary
4 large plum tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
12 ounces uncooked linguine
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

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



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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

400g penne
500g bunch asparagus , each spear trimmed and cut into 3 pieces
2 tbsp olive oil
6slices pancetta , snipped into pieces
200g cherry tomatoes , halved
good handful basil leaves
grated parmesan , to serve

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



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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

3 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
3 cups medium pasta shells, cooked and drained
1 small red onion, chopped
1 small cucumber, sliced
1 cup sliced carrots
1/2 cup sliced radishes
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

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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