Pappardelle with asparagus and lemon is a classic Italian dish that is perfect for a light and flavorful meal. The combination of tender asparagus, bright lemon, and creamy Parmesan cheese creates a dish that is both satisfying and refreshing. This recipe is easy to make and can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making it a great option for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual lunch.
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ASPARAGUS WITH GREMOLATA, LEMON AND OLIVE OIL
This healthy, easy dish is a classic way to serve asparagus in the Italian region of Lombardy - and it only takes a few minutes to put together.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories easy, quick, weekday, side dish
Time 5m
Yield Serves six
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Once you have finely chopped the garlic, parsley and lemon zest, chop them together on a cutting board until well combined. (This mixture is the gremolata.) Transfer to a bowl. Warm a serving platter.
- Steam or boil the asparagus in salted water until tender, four to five minutes. Remove from the heat, and toss with the gremolata. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix together the lemon juice and olive oil, and drizzle over the asparagus. Serve hot or warm.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 75, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 384 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
LEMON ASPARAGUS PASTA
Bright lemony flavor. Easy to make and can sit out during warm weather. Can be served hot, warm, or cold.
Provided by Chop Suey
Categories Side Dish
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes. Penne will still be slightly firm.
- Stir asparagus into the pot with the boiling penne pasta and bring back to a boil; cook until pasta is tender and asparagus is softened but still bright green, about 3 more minutes. Drain pasta and asparagus.
- Place penne and asparagus into a large bowl; lightly stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly combined.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 157.7 mg, Sugar 3 g
PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS AND LEMON SAUCE
A quick midweek vegetarian pasta dish with asparagus and a creamy lemon sauce. I always use organic lemons whenever I use the zest.
Provided by barbara
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Zest and juice 1 1/2 lemons. Cut remaining lemon half into wedges and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of cooking water.
- While penne is cooking, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a pot over medium heat and cook asparagus until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and remove from pot.
- Add remaining 3 tablespoons butter and heat until a pinch of flour sprinkled into the pot will just begin to bubble. Whisk in flour to form a thick paste the consistency of cake frosting. Continue cooking, whisking constantly, for about 5 minutes. Whisk in cream and vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Stir lemon juice, lemon zest, and parsley into the sauce; season with salt, pepper, and sugar. Add asparagus and heat through, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and penne to the sauce and pour in some of the reserved cooking water. Serve with shaved Parmesan and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 810.8 calories, Carbohydrate 103.8 g, Cholesterol 108.1 mg, Fat 37.2 g, Fiber 10.5 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 21.8 g, Sodium 512 mg, Sugar 9 g
LEMON-PARSLEY ASPARAGUS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Boil 2 bunches asparagus 4 to 5 minutes; drain. Mix 1/2 cup chopped parsley, 1 tablespoon each lemon zest and juice, 1 minced garlic clove, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and salt and pepper in a bowl. Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil and top with the parsley mixture.
PAPPARDELLE IN LEMON CREAM SAUCE WITH ASPARAGUS AND SMOKED SALMON
Steps:
- Trim asparagus and diagonally cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Finely chop shallots. Finely grate enough lemon zest to measure 1 1/2 teaspoons and squeeze enough juice to measure 3 tablespoons. Cut salmon into 2 x 1/2-inch strips.
- Fill a 6-quart pasta pot three fourths full with salted water and bring to a boil for asparagus and pasta. Have ready a bowl of ice and cold water.
- Cook asparagus in boiling water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes, and with a slotted spoon transfer to ice water to stop cooking. Reserve water in pot over low heat, covered. Drain asparagus and set aside some asparagus tips for garnish.
- In a deep 12-inch heavy skillet cook shallots in butter with salt and pepper to taste over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in cream and zest and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice and remove skillet from heat. Return water in pot to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until al dente and ladle out and reserve 1 cup pasta water. Drain pasta in a colander and add to sauce with asparagus, 1/2 cup pasta water, three fourths salmon, remaining tablespoon lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Heat mixture over low heat, gently tossing (and adding more remaining pasta water as needed if mixture becomes dry), until just heated through.
- Serve pasta garnished with reserved asparagus tips and remaining salmon.
PAPPARDELLE WITH LEEKS, SUGAR SNAP PEAS, AND LEMON
The delicate flavor of leeks provides the perfect flavor base for a spring vegetable pasta. A generous amount of fresh lemon zest and black pepper elevates the dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- While bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil, melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add leeks and a pinch of salt; cook until leeks begin to soften and are bright in color, about 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until very tender, about 5 more minutes. Turn off heat. Finely grate zest of lemons directly into skillet, and season generously with pepper.
- When water boils, add sugar snap peas to boiling water, and cook until bright green, about 2 minutes. Transfer peas to a plate using a strainer.
- Add pasta to boiling water, and cook until just tender, about 4 minutes (do not drain water). Transfer pasta to skillet using the strainer. Add sugar snap peas. Gradually stir in 1 cup pasta water, about 1/2 cup at a time, alternating with ricotta and half the Pecorino and tossing until pasta is coated and sauce is creamy.
- Divide among 4 bowls, and top with remaining grated cheese.
CRAB & ASPARAGUS PAPPARDELLE
Crab is so good to serve in the spring - combined with fresh egg pappardelle and asparagus, it makes a stunning seasonal dish. Pair it with a rocket salad
Provided by Rosie Birkett
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Pasta, Supper
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed frying pan. Add the fennel seeds, chilli, shallots, parsley stalks, lemon zest and seasoning, and fry for about 5 mins, or until softened and aromatic. Add the tomato purée, cook for a couple of mins, then deglaze with the vermouth. Add half the crabmeat, stir to create a thick sauce, then remove from the heat while you cook the pasta.
- Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the pasta until al dente. With 3 mins remaining, add the asparagus, then use a slotted spoon to transfer the pasta and asparagus to the crab pan. Put the crab pan back on the heat, add a couple of spoonfuls of pasta water to loosen and toss together, coating the pasta in the sauce. Add the rest of the crabmeat, crème fraîche and lemon juice, and warm through. Divide between plates and garnish with parsley, chives and hazelnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 576 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 60 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 30 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium
ASPARAGUS LEMON PASTA
"This is a wonderful side dish alongside grilled meats," shares Donna Lascher of Sun Lakes, Arizona. Summery asparagus and citrus star in the refreshing accompaniment that's ready to serve in no time flat.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions, adding asparagus during the last 6 minutes; drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large serving bowl. , In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat. Serve or refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
LEMON ASPARAGUS
Clarice Scheeringa of Ripon, California shares this dressed-up asparagus. "I live in the heart of asparagus country, so I'm always on the look out for new ways to serve it," she explains. "Lemon and a touch of tarragon make it a quick elegant side dish."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 4-6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place asparagus and water in a 1-1/2-qt. microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Add butter, lemon juice and tarragon; toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 43mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
PAPPARDELLE WITH LEMON, BABY ARTICHOKES, AND ASPARAGUS
I found this in Cooking Light in an article about fresh spring vegetables. This one uses two of those, baby artichokes and asparagus. Baby artichokes are tiny artichokes (usually no bigger than a large egg) that are completely edible (except the stem). For proper-sized baby artichokes, only the outer-most layer of leaves needs to be pulled off. If your artichokes are bigger than egg-sized, it is a good idea to remove the leaves until you get to the heart to avoid any bitterness. Pappardelle is a very wide ribbon pasta. If you can't find it, use the widest ribbon pasta you can find (usually fettuccine). And if you are like me and usually forget to reserve pasta water, a little chicken broth or even the soaking water from the artichokes can be used. Vegan without cheese or with a substitute.
Provided by ksduffster
Categories Lemon
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Set pasta aside; keep warm.
- Combine 2 cups water and juice in a medium bowl. Working with 1 artichoke at a time, cut off stem to within 1/4-inch from the base; peel stem. Remove bottom leaves and tough outer leaves, leaving tender heart and bottom; trim about 1/2 inch from top of artichoke. Cut each artichoke in half lengthwise. Place artichoke halves in lemon water.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain artichokes well; pat dry. Add artichokes to pan. Cover and cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally; uncover. Increase heat to medium-high; cook 2 minutes or until artichokes are golden, stirring frequently. Place artichokes in a large bowl.
- Place pan over medium heat; add remaining 1/4 cup water and asparagus to pan. Cover and cook 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add asparagus, parsley, and rind to artichokes; toss well. Add pasta, reserved cooking liquid, the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, thyme, salt, and pepper to artichoke mixture; toss well. Place 2 cups pasta mixture into each of 6 shallow bowls; top each serving with about 3 tablespoons cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.5, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 12, Sodium 853.7, Carbohydrate 87.9, Fiber 24.3, Sugar 2.3, Protein 28.2
PAPPARDELLE IN LEMON CREAM SAUCE W. ASPARAGUS AND SMOKED SALMON
This is a simple and great pasta dish. You can cut the butter down to about 1 tablespoon to cut the fat if desired, and not suffer any loss of flavor. From Gourmet magazine, June 1999.
Provided by lazyme
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Trim asparagus and diagonally cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
- Finely chop shallots.
- Finely grate enough lemon zest to measure 1 1/2 teaspoons and squeeze enough juice to measure 3 tablespoons.
- Cut salmon into 2 x 1/2-inch strips.
- Fill a 6-quart pasta pot three fourths full with salted water and bring to a boil for asparagus and pasta.
- Have ready a bowl of ice and cold water.
- Cook asparagus in boiling water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes, and with a slotted spoon transfer to ice water to stop cooking.
- Reserve water in pot over low heat, covered.
- Drain asparagus and set aside some asparagus tips for garnish.
- In a deep 12-inch heavy skillet cook shallots in butter with salt and pepper to taste over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in cream and zest and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice and remove skillet from heat.
- Return water in pot to a boil.
- Cook pasta in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until al dente and ladle out and reserve 1 cup pasta water.
- Drain pasta in a colander and add to sauce with asparagus, 1/2 cup pasta water, three fourths salmon, remaining tablespoon lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat mixture over low heat, gently tossing (and adding more remaining pasta water as needed if mixture becomes dry), until just heated through.
- Serve pasta garnished with reserved asparagus tips and remaining salmon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 729.4, Fat 28.5, SaturatedFat 16.4, Cholesterol 90.5, Sodium 264.8, Carbohydrate 98.5, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 3.5, Protein 24.7
Tips:
- Choose the right pasta: Pappardelle is a wide, flat noodle that pairs well with thick sauces. Other good options include tagliatelle, fettuccine, or linguine.
- Cook the pasta al dente: This means cooking it until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and won't hold the sauce as well.
- Use fresh asparagus: Fresh asparagus has a bright green color and is crisp and tender. Avoid asparagus that is wilted or has brown spots.
- Blanch the asparagus: Blanching the asparagus will help to preserve its color and crispness. To blanch the asparagus, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until it is bright green and tender. Immediately transfer the asparagus to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- Make the sauce: The sauce for this dish is a simple combination of butter, lemon juice, and grated Parmesan cheese. You can also add a bit of garlic or shallots for extra flavor.
- Toss the pasta with the sauce and asparagus: Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it to the sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly. Then, add the asparagus and toss again.
- Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately, while the pasta is still hot and the asparagus is still crisp. You can garnish the dish with additional grated Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, or chopped parsley.
Conclusion:
Pappardelle with asparagus and lemon is a delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish that is perfect for spring or summer. The combination of fresh asparagus, bright lemon, and rich Parmesan cheese is sure to please everyone at the table.This dish is also relatively healthy, as it is made with whole-wheat pasta and plenty of vegetables. It is also a good source of protein and calcium.
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