Combining the delicate flavor of Swiss angel hair pasta with the vibrant green and earthy taste of asparagus creates a delightful culinary experience. This exquisite dish is an ideal choice for a light and flavorful meal. In this step-by-step guide, we'll walk you through the simple process of preparing a mouthwatering Swiss angel hair and asparagus dish that will tantalize your taste buds.
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ANGEL-HAIR PASTA WITH SHRIMP AND GREENS
Balance out carbs with shrimp: A dozen shrimp is just 85 calories, plus shrimp is packed with protein and selenium, a powerful antioxidant.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs, adding the greens to the water. Drain and rinse under cold water; transfer to a large bowl.
- Combine the shrimp, red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until golden, about 1 minute. Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 3 minutes per side. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring often, until slightly softened, about 2 minutes.
- Add the shrimp mixture to the bowl with the pasta along with the basil and lemon zest and juice; toss to combine.
ASPARAGUS AND SWISS MACARONI AND CHEESE
This mac and cheese with whole-grain pasta, Swiss cheese and asparagus is a comfort food that will literally make you feel better. Studies have shown that the folic acid found in asparagus is a natural mood booster, as is the Vitamin D in Swiss cheese and milk. Whole-grain pastas increase your body's release of serotonin, the ultimate happy hormone.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Move a rack to the middle of the oven. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large pot set over high heat bring 1 gallon of water with 2 tablespoons kosher salt to a boil. Add the penne and cook 2 minutes less than the package directions, stirring occasionally. The pasta will be slightly underdone. Use a measuring cup or ladle to remove 1/3 cup pasta water and set aside. Drain the pasta into a colander. Return the pasta to the pot and set aside.
- Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the flour and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, whisking constantly. Pour in the milk, whisking constantly until the mixture starts to thicken like heavy cream and then becomes almost pudding-like, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the shredded cheese and whisk until smooth, the sauce will be very thick. Add the nutmeg and season with some salt and pepper.
- Combine the asparagus, pasta, reserved 1/3 cup pasta water and cheese sauce and toss well. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to the prepared baking dish and top with a layer of the cheese slices. Cut the remaining 2 tablespoons butter into 1-inch cubes. Sprinkle the panko over the cheese slices, and top with the butter cubes. Bake until the top is golden brown and crisp, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes before serving.
GARLIC ANGEL HAIR SHRIMP
This was inspired by one of my favorite restaurant pasta dishes. I keep the lemon separate until the end due to a picky family member, but you could add it earlier if everyone likes lemon. Do not use pre-cooked shrimp and don't overcook the shrimp.
Provided by fattyfourscoops
Categories Seafood Shellfish Shrimp
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the water.
- Melt 1 tablespoon in a large skillet over high heat. Saute shrimp in hot butter until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon to a bowl, retaining liquid in the skillet.
- Reduce heat to medium-high. Cook onion and garlic in the retained liquid in the skillet until the onions are translucent 5 to 7 minutes. Stir tomatoes into the onion mixture; cook and stir until the tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes.
- Stir asparagus into the tomato mixture and add the reserved water from cooking the pasta; bring liquid to a simmer and cook until the asparagus is tender, about 5 minutes. Add the shrimp and angel hair pasta; stir. Cook until the shrimp is completely opaque in the middle, 2 to 3 minutes more. Season with salt and garnish with Parmesan cheese and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 207.5 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 29.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 546.6 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
ASPARAGUS 'N' SHRIMP WITH ANGEL HAIR
We've all heard that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, so when I plan a romantic dinner, this shrimp asparagus pasta with angel hair is one dish I like to serve. It's easy on the budget and turns out perfectly for two. -Shari Neff, Takoma Park, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper flakes. In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; stir-fry until pink, 2-3 minutes. Remove; keep warm. , In same skillet, stir-fry the next 5 ingredients in remaining oil until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add wine and seasonings. Return shrimp to pan., Drain pasta; add to shrimp mixture and toss gently. Cook and stir until heated through, 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 132mg cholesterol, Sodium 584mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
ASPARAGUS AND SWISS BAKE
Serve this meatless egg bake with a bowl of fresh berries and your favorite muffins.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 1-quart saucepan, heat 1 inch water to boiling. Add asparagus; cook uncovered 2 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
- In baking dish, mix asparagus, bell pepper and onions. In medium bowl, stir 1 1/2 cups of the cheese and the remaining ingredients until blended; pour into baking dish.
- Bake uncovered 35 to 40 minutes, sprinkling with remaining 1/2 cup cheese for last 5 minutes of baking, until knife inserted between center and edge comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1/2 g
SWISS ANGEL HAIR 'N' ASPARAGUS
I found this recipe in an old community cookbook that I paid 50 cents for at a garage sale! My husband just loves it!-Michele Cornish, Blairstown, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, place asparagus in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender., In a large saucepan, saute mushrooms and chives in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, seasoning blend and salt; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add the Swiss cheese; cook and stir until melted. , Drain pasta and place in a large bowl. Add asparagus and cheese sauce; toss to coat. Garnish with Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 212mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH CREAMY ASPARAGUS
Make and share this Angel Hair Pasta With Creamy Asparagus recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ChefDebs
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Boil asparagus in water for 5 mins, then drain and cool down quickly with cold water.Cut asparagus into 1 inch pieces,set aside.
- In a small skillet melt the butter over med heat and add the onions, garlic and pepper flakes, saute for 5 mins until soft.
- Add the cream, parmesan cheese and lemon juice and simmer for 5 mins until sauce thickens slightly. Add the asparagus and black pepper to the sauce. keep warm.
- Cook the pasta until al dente, drain and serve imediately with the asparagus sauce on top.
- Serve with extra parmesan and red pepper flakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 596.7, Fat 36, SaturatedFat 21.9, Cholesterol 118.8, Sodium 459.2, Carbohydrate 49.7, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 2.5, Protein 20.1
ANGEL HAIR WITH ASPARAGUS & TOMATOES
One of the things that I love about spring is fresh asparagus - this combo makes a quick, easy & delicious dinner. The recipe came from BH & G.
Provided by CountryLady
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Trim asparagus& rinse in cold water.
- Remove the tips& set aside.
- Bias slice the rest of the stalk into 1- 1 1/2 inch pieces& set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic& pepper; cook& stir for a minute.
- Add tomatoes; cook& stir for another 2 minutes.
- Add asparagus pieces, wine& salt; cook, uncovered, for 3 minutes.
- Add asparagus tips& continue cooking, uncovered, for another minute.
- Add butter& stir until melted.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions.
- Drain well& serve topped with sauce& fresh basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.9, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 235.8, Carbohydrate 74.5, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 6.9, Protein 14.6
SALMON WITH DIJON BUTTER SAUCE, ASPARAGUS AND HERB BUTTER ANGEL HAIR PASTA
Entertaining guests and want to show off your talents as a chef? This is the PERFECT dish!! It's light and BURSTING with flavor. It looks like it took hours to make, but you can do it in less than an hour. Everyone will be asking you for the recipe.
Provided by Jen Schumacher
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Salmon Salmon Fillet Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place asparagus spears into a large skillet, and pour in enough water to cover the bottom of the skillet about 1/2 inch deep. Place skillet over medium heat, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until the water has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
- Stir unsalted butter and pecans into the skillet with asparagus, and let simmer until asparagus are beginning to brown and pecans are fragrant, about 2 more minutes. Remove from heat.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and black pepper and set aside for about 5 minutes; pat off any excess moisture with paper towels.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and pan-fry the salmon fillets in the hot oil until browned and the flesh flakes easily and is nearly opaque in the center, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Squeeze half a lemon over the salmon fillets as they cook.
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil; stir in the angel hair pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still slightly firm, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well and return to saucepan.
- Stir 2 tablespoons butter, parsley, and basil into the cooked pasta until coated; sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste.
- To make sauce, melt 2 more tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over low heat until melted; stir in Dijon mustard, and squeeze remaining lemon half into the sauce. Allow to simmer for about 3 minutes to blend flavors.
- To serve, divide angel hair pasta between two plates, top each serving of pasta with half the asparagus and pecans, and arrange a fillet over the asparagus. Spoon Dijon dressing over fillets to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 895.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 161.7 mg, Fat 75.6 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 27.9 g, SaturatedFat 30.5 g, Sodium 487.8 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
ASPARAGUS AND SHRIMP WITH ANGEL HAIR RECIPE
Provided by ksgroves
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper flakes in a large skillet or wok, heat 1 TBS oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; stir-fry until pink, 2-3 minutes. Remove; keep warm. 2. In same skillet, stir-fry the next 5 ingredients in remaining oil until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add wine and seasonings. Return shrimp to pan. 3. Drain pasta; add to shrimp mixture and toss gently. Cook and stir until heated through, 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve with lemon wedges.
Tips:
- For the asparagus, choose thin to medium-sized stalks that are bright green and firm. Avoid any stalks that are woody or have brown spots.
- 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 remove the asparagus from the boiling water and plunge it into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
- To make the Swiss sauce, use a good quality Swiss cheese that melts well. Gruyère, Emmental, and Appenzeller are all good choices. You can also use a combination of different Swiss cheeses.
- To make the angel hair pasta, cook it according to the package directions. Be careful not to overcook the pasta, as it should be slightly al dente.
- When assembling the dish, layer the blanched asparagus, Swiss sauce, and angel hair pasta in a baking dish. Top with additional Swiss cheese and bake in the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Conclusion:
Swiss Angel Hair n' Asparagus is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It is also a relatively easy dish to make, making it a great option for home cooks of all skill levels. With its creamy Swiss sauce, tender asparagus, and al dente angel hair pasta, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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