In today's world of culinary exploration, we bring you a recipe that combines the delicate flavors of creamy farfalle pasta with cremini mushrooms, tender asparagus, and crunchy walnuts. This delectable dish offers a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets of this delectable recipe, providing you with step-by-step instructions to create a masterpiece that will impress your family and friends.
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FARFALLE WITH MASCARPONE, ASPARAGUS, AND HAZELNUTS
Categories Pasta Roast Vegetarian Parmesan Asparagus Hazelnut Chive Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Line rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place asparagus on prepared sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat; spread in single layer. Roast until asparagus is tender, about 10 minutes. (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead; let stand at room temperature.)
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking water. Return pasta to pot. Stir in mascarpone, grated Parmesan cheese, and asparagus. Toss over medium-low heat until pasta is coated with sauce and mixture is heated through, adding reserved pasta water by 1/4 cupfuls if dry, about 3 minutes.
- Mound pasta in large shallow serving bowl. Sprinkle with hazelnuts, chives, and Parmesan cheese shavings.
- *Italian cream cheese; can be found at Italian markets and some supermarkets.
CREAMY ASPARAGUS PASTA
A wonderfully satisfying meal that cooks in minutes. Delicious!
Provided by HEIDI S.
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Boil asparagus for 3 to 4 minutes; drain.
- In a large saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Saute garlic and asparagus for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the cream and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add linguine and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and transfer to a serving dish.
- Stir lemon juice into asparagus mixture; pour mixture over pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.8 calories, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 9.9 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 30.9 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
FARFALLE WITH HERB SAUCE AND WALNUTS
Provided by Food Network
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a blender, or food processor, add the herbs and garlic, and while the machine is running, drizzle in 1/2 olive oil, the vegetable stock, and then the rest of the oil. Add salt, pepper and lemon, blend and taste and adjust seasoning. Toss with cooked pasta while still warm, fold in nuts and cheese. Garnish with fresh herb sprigs. TIP:
- HERBED SAUCE FOR EVERYTHING
- YOGURT HERBED CHEESE
- 1 quart yogurt placed in a cheesecloth lined sieve and drained overnight. Mix in 1/2 cup of your favorite chopped herbs
CREAMY FARFALLE WITH CREMINI, ASPARAGUS, AND WALNUTS
Steps:
- 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the farfalle and cook until al dente, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of pasta water. 2. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and sauté until tender and most of the juices have evaporated, about 5 minutes. 3. Add the asparagus and sauté until the asparagus is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add the farfalle. Stir in the mascarpone and nutmeg and toss until the cheese coats the pasta, adding the reserved cooking liquid ¼ cup at a time to moisten. Stir in ½ cup of walnuts. Season the pasta, to taste, with salt and pepper. 4. Mound the pasta in a large bowl. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and remaining ¼ cup of walnuts. Serve immediately
FARFALLE WITH CREMINI, ASPARAGUS AND WALNUTS
I saw this on "Everyday Italian" yesterday and really wanted to try it, mainly because I love both mushrooms and asparagus, and have been wanting a recipe to use up some of the mascarpone cheese in our fridge! I liked it a lot, and my husband loved it. I preferred mine without walnuts, so you may want to serve these on the side. It is so quick to make that it's sure to become a regular at our house! Keep in mind, however, that this is a very mild pasta, most likely very different from what you're used to!
Provided by hepcat1
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta until al dente.
- Drain pasta but reserve 1 cup pasta water.
- Meanwhile, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add mushrooms and garlic; saute about 5 minutes until tender and most of the juices have evaporated.
- Add asparagus and saute another 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- Add the farfalle to skillet; stir in the mascarpone and nutmeg and toss until cheese coats the pasta.
- Add a bit of the pasta water at a time to moisten (you do not need to use entire cup, just put enough in to moisten to your preference).
- Stir in 1/2 cup walnuts and season pasta with salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Place pasta in large bowl and sprinkle with the remaining parmesan and walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.6, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 18.9, Sodium 123.9, Carbohydrate 65.3, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 4.1, Protein 17.5
FARFALLE WITH ASPARAGUS, RED ONION, WALNUTS & BLUE CHEESE
My girlfriend from Long Island,NY passed this recipe along to me. It was from "Newsday", her local newspaper. I would suggest following the recipe as written. I have used pinenuts & vidalia onions and the flavors fell flat. UPDATE 10/10, I have made it twice now, using walnuts and red onions makes a huge difference. I like adding the red pepper flakes for kick!
Provided by Chicagoland Chef du
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta in plenty of salted boiling water according to the package directions. Three (3) minutes before the pasta is done, add the asparagus. Drain.
- Meanwhile, over medium heat, toast the walnuts in a large dry skillet until they are aromatic and lightly browned. CAREFUL not to burn. About 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool. Once cooled, either leave halved or do a rough chop but leave some big pieces.
- Over medium heat, heat 2 T of olive oil in a large skillet, add onion and cook until onion is softened and translucent, about 7-9 minutes. I prefer to cook longer until they are caramelized.
- Toss the pasta & asparagus with the onion, walnuts and blue cheese. Stir in remaining 1T olive oil. Add salt & pepper, to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 624.8, Fat 35.3, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 12.7, Sodium 260.3, Carbohydrate 62.8, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 8.9, Protein 19.5
FARFALLE WITH SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS
Provided by Moira Hodgson
Categories dinner, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Peel the shrimp. Trim the tough ends of the stalks from the asparagus. With a vegetable peeler, pare away any tough skin from the lower half of the stalk. Cut the asparagus into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
- Cook the asparagus in boiling salted water until barely tender. Rinse under cool running water and drain well. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, sauté the onion and the garlic in 2 tablespoons olive oil until soft. Add the tomatoes, wine and thyme and simmer gently for 20 minutes, covered. Bring 6 quarts salted water to boil for the farfalle.
- Cook the farfalle until al dente. While it is cooking, add the shrimp to the sauce, cook for 3 minutes, stirring, then add the asparagus and heat through. Correct seasoning.
- Drain the farfalle and toss the pasta in a heated bowl with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Then add the sauce and toss well. Serve immediately. Sprinkle with parsley. This needs no cheese.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 450, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 745 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
FARFALLE WITH ASPARAGUS AND WILD MUSHROOMS
Provided by Moira Hodgson
Categories dinner, pastas, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place pancetta in small frying pan and cook over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
- Soften garlic in two tablespoons butter and the olive oil in a medium-size pan. Coarsely chop porcini and wild mushrooms and add to the pan. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, over low to medium heat.
- Meanwhile, cut asparagus into half-inch pieces and blanch. Add with the peas to mushrooms; season to taste.
- Pour in cream and reduce over high heat until it is thickened. Add basil leaves and toss. Correct seasoning. Crumble pancetta into little pieces and add.
- Meanwhile, cook farfalle in six quarts boiling salted water until al dente (it will take about 10 to 15 minutes). Drain, place in heated bowl and toss with one tablespoon butter. Add sauce and a little grated cheese and toss. Serve immediately, with more Parmesan passed separately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 625, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 69 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 623 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Choose the right pasta. Farfalle (bow-tie pasta) is a good choice for this recipe because it holds the sauce well. You could also use penne or rigatoni.
- Don't overcook the pasta. Cook the pasta according to the package directions, but be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and won't hold the sauce as well.
- Use fresh vegetables. Fresh asparagus and cremini mushrooms will give this dish the best flavor. If you can't find fresh vegetables, you can use frozen or canned vegetables, but the flavor won't be as good.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with the sauce. You can add different herbs, spices, or cheeses to the sauce to create a different flavor profile. For example, you could add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat, or a tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese for a nutty flavor.
- Serve the pasta immediately. This dish is best served immediately after it is made. The pasta will start to absorb the sauce and become mushy if it sits for too long.
Conclusion:
This creamy farfalle with cremini asparagus and walnuts is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The creamy sauce is made with heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and white wine, and it is packed with flavor. The asparagus and mushrooms add a nice texture and flavor contrast, and the walnuts add a touch of crunch. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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