Uncle Bill's Asparagus Pasta Primavera is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. This classic Italian dish is packed with fresh vegetables and features a creamy sauce that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. The combination of asparagus, peas, carrots, and mushrooms creates a flavorful and colorful dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.
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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.
PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH ASPARAGUS AND PEAS
This simple pasta primavera uses a combination of the earliest vegetables available in spring - asparagus, peas and spring onions - making it a true celebration of the season. The sauce works best with springy egg pasta, preferably homemade or a good purchased brand. Make sure not to overcook it; you need the chewy bite to stand up to the gently cooked vegetables. If you can't find good fresh English peas, you can substitute frozen peas, but don't add them until the last minute of cooking.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, lunch, quick, pastas, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- While the water is coming to a boil, slice snap peas and asparagus stems into 1/4-inch-thick pieces; leave asparagus tips whole.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add snap peas, asparagus, English peas and onion. Cook until vegetables are barely tender (but not too soft or mushy), 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
- Drop pasta into boiling water and cook until al dente (1 to 3 minutes for fresh pasta, more for dried pasta). Drain well and transfer pasta to a large bowl. Immediately toss pasta with vegetables, Parmigiano-Reggiano, crème fraîche and herbs. Season generously with salt and pepper, if needed.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 553, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 76 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 576 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
UNCLE BILL'S ASPARAGUS PASTA PRIMAVERA
I developed this recipe several years ago, as I had an abundance of my own home grown asparagus and just had to find new ways of using the asparagus. I submitted this recipe to TASTE OF HOME to see if it would rate. Well, I was awarded a runner-up prize which made me feel real good. It can be found in the April/May, 2004 Taste of Home edition on Page 27, 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.
Provided by William Uncle Bill
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 18m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet, melt butter with olive 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 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 to coat.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH PEAS, ASPARAGUS AND KALE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 35m
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; add the peas, asparagus and kale to the pot during the last 3 minutes of cooking and stir occasionally. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta and vegetables.
- Meanwhile, combine the olive oil, all but 2 tablespoons chives, the lemon zest and juice, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a blender. Add 3 tablespoons cold water and pulse until smooth, scraping down the inside of the blender. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the tarragon and drizzle with olive oil.
- Add the pasta and vegetables to the chive puree along with 1/4 cup of the reserved cooking water and half of the cheese; season with salt and pepper. Toss well to coat, adding more cooking water to loosen, if necessary. Serve topped with the remaining cheese and chives.
ASPARAGUS VEGGIE PASTA PRIMAVERA
Generous servings of this pretty pasta toss from Beverly Little of Marietta, Georgia are sure to fill up your family. Broccoli, peppers, squash and more provide the lively color. "Add a pinch of Parmesan cheese before serving," she recommends.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, combine the carrot, onion, peppers, zucchini, summer squash and broccoli. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes. Add asparagus and mushrooms; cook 5 minutes longer., In a saucepan, combine flour and water until smooth. Add the bouillon. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add wine or broth and salt; stir well. Pour over vegetables. Drain pasta and add to vegetable mixture. Add basil; toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 614mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PRIMAVERA WITH PROSCIUTTO, ASPARAGUS AND CARROTS
Provided by Ted Allen
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil, salt it generously and cook the pasta for 8 minutes; add the asparagus, carrot and snap peas and cook for 3 minutes. Check the pasta and vegetables to make sure they're cooked through but still have texture, then drain.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large saute pan, add the ham and shallot and cook until lightly browned, 3 minutes or so. Add the garlic and pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the cream, stock and mustard and simmer for a minute or two, scraping up any brown bits.
- Add the pasta and vegetables to the pan. Toss and cook for another 2 minutes, until cooked through and the pasta is coated. Taste for seasoning, add salt if necessary and serve immediately in warm bowls.
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
UNCLE BILL'S MARVELOUS LASAGNA
I developed this recipe many years ago. It is rather lengthy but is worth the effort as it does turn out so good. You may use more cheese if desired.
Provided by William Uncle Bill
Categories Cheese
Time 2h
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 27
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a frying, add ground beef and fry until cooked, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Drain off any fat and discard.
- Add remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil to frying pan, chopped onions and garlic and saute' for 5 minutes.
- Add chopped celery, diced green and red peppers, sliced mushrooms, chopped zucchini, and saute' until vegetables are softened, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add grated carrots, cover and cook until carrots are limp, about 4 minutes.
- Transfer this mixture to a large cooking pot.
- Add tomatoes including liquid, tomato sauce, parsley, hot pepper flakes and allspice and heat to boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 1/2 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Blend in wine and continue to simmer for another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- FILLING: Squeeze water from spinach and discard.
- Chop spinach small.
- In a mixing bowl, combine spinach, cottage cheese, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, beaten egg, 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, mix well and set aside.
- TO ASSEMBLE: Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Use a 10" x 14" x 2" deep, heavy duty aluminum foil baking dish.
- Layer about 1/2" of prepared sauce over the bottom.
- Place enough lasagna sheets to cover area and press lightly into sauce.
- Layer another 1/2" of prepared sauce.
- Place lasagna sheets over and press lightly into sauce.
- Add spinach filling and level.
- Place lasagna sheets over and press lightly into filling.
- Add another layer of lasagna sheets.
- Layer another 1/2" of prepared sauce over.
- Place another layer of lasagna sheets and press lightly into sauce.
- Add the remaining sauce over and level.
- Sprinkle top generously with grated mozzarella cheese.
- Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese over.
- If desired, grate a 1/2 cup of Emmentaler Swiss cheese and sprinkle over top.
- Cover baking dish tightly with aluminum foil being careful not to let foil touch the lasagna.
- Bake in preheated 450 F oven for 20 minutes.
- Reduce heat to 425 degrees F.
- Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes or until cheese melts.
- Remove from oven, cover and let sit to set for about 5 minutes before cutting.
- Cut into pieces and serve hot.
- Ondine Delverde Lasagna is a brand name and is sold in packages of 15 lasagna sheets and also 3- 8" x 8" aluminum foil pans.
- You can use these pans if desired.
- This lasagna is pre-cooked and does not require any cooking before hand.
- They now make fresh lasagna sheets that do not require pre-cooking.
- You may also use lasagna strips but you will require cooking these.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.6, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 41.7, Sodium 589.8, Carbohydrate 14.2, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 7, Protein 15.4
LEMONY PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS AND WHITE BEANS
Marinating canned white beans in lemon juice and zest, along with red-pepper flakes and shallots, imbues them with brightness and a touch of heat, adding so much flavor to this warm-weather pasta. It's dead simple to make: While the pasta cooks and the beans marinate, sauté the asparagus in olive oil, then use that pan to finish the dish. There's enough asparagus in the mix to make this a one-pan meal, but serving it with a crisp green salad on the side will add a little crunch and freshness.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, noodles, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Grate the zest from the lemon into a small bowl. Halve the lemon and squeeze the juice from half of it on top of the zest. Add the white beans, shallot or onion, grated garlic, red-pepper flakes and a large pinch of salt and toss well. Drizzle in 1 tablespoon olive oil and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until just shy of al dente, usually 2 minutes less than the package directs.
- Meanwhile, heat a 12-inch sauté pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add the remaining 3 tablespoons oil, then add the asparagus. Sauté until the asparagus is tender and starting to brown at the edges, 7 to 10 minutes. Add a big pinch of salt and the sliced garlic and sauté until the garlic is lightly golden, 1 to 2 minutes longer.
- Dip a coffee mug or glass measuring cup into the pasta water and scoop out about 1/2 cup of it to use for the sauce. Drain pasta, shaking it well. Add pasta, bean mixture, parsley and Parmesan to sauté pan and cook until the beans are hot and the pasta is al dente. If the mixture looks dry, splash in some (or all) of the reserved pasta water. Squeeze remaining lemon half over pasta, toss and taste. Season with pepper; add more salt, red-pepper flakes and lemon juice, if desired.
NO-CREAM PASTA PRIMAVERA
Spring veggies benefit from a quick roasting in olive oil and herbs before being tossed with penne. No cream here, just the fresh flavors of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and lemon. A beautiful dish.
Provided by amanda1432
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes; drain.
- Toss squash, zucchini, carrot, red bell pepper, tomatoes, green beans, and asparagus together in a bowl with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning. Arrange vegetables on the lined baking sheet.
- Roast vegetables in preheated oven until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Heat remaining olive oil and butter in a large skillet. Cook onion and garlic in hot oil until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix cooked pasta, lemon zest, basil, parsley, and balsamic vinegar into the onion mixture. Gently toss and cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl. Toss with roasted vegetables and sprinkle with Romano cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 406 calories, Carbohydrate 54.4 g, Cholesterol 15.4 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 251.8 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS
This Cooking Light recipe is a wonderful use for the pencil-thin late spring asparagus you find in farmer's markets in May and June. It tastes very fresh and all the ingredients come together beautifully. It has 10 WW points per serving as shown.
Provided by Columbus Foodie
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil in a stock pot.
- Add asparagus; cook 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon.
- Add pasta to boiling water; cook according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain.
- Cut the chicken crosswise into 1/4 inch wide strips.
- Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken; saute 5 minutes.
- Add asparagus, peas, salt, pepper, and garlic; saute 2 minutes.
- Stir in wine, scraping pan to loosen browned bits.
- Stir in cream and juice; cook 1 minute.
- Add pasta and cheese; stir well to coat.
- Remove from heat; stir in basil, green onions, and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.9, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 82, Sodium 755, Carbohydrate 55.4, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 3.2, Protein 30.4
THE "PERFECT" PASTA PRIMAVERA
Courtesy Of Ms. Jane Brody and her Good Food Cookbook printed in 1985. We loved this stuff,and I made it a lot on weekends, especially in the summer when vegetables were cheap and abundant,before that Kiddo came along. I'd usually make more pasta,since I was going through all the work anyway,and more of the vegetables we liked the best. It would usually last us for about 3 meals. It is very time consuming, but,really worth it when you're finished. And like any recipe, feel free to add any other vegetable or seasoning you like.
Provided by HEP MEP
Categories Vegetable
Time 2h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Stem or blanch the various vegetables (broccoli,asparagus,peas,zucchiniø- or squash,and corn) as indicated, combine them and keep them warm.
- In a skillet, saute the garlic in the oil for 1 minute,but do not brown.
- Add the tomatoes,mushrooms,carrot,parsle and pepper,and cook the mixture for about 5 minutes.
- Add this to the reserved vegetables, tossing ingredients gently to combine them well.
- To prepare the sauce, in a small heavy saucepan, melt the butter or margarine,and add flour,whisking the roux over med.
- -lowheat for 1 minute- gradually add the milk and broth,stirring constantly till the sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in the Parmesan and basil,and heat the sauce over med.
- -lowflame,stirring until cheese is melted.
- Pour the sauce over the veggie mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Cook the spaghetti or linguine al dente,drain and keep warm.
- Place the cooked pasta in a large warmed bowl and spread the veggie and sauce mixture over the pasta, toss the the pasta gently,once or twice, and serve with additional Parmesan, if desired.
CREAMY PENNE PASTA PRIMAVERA
Asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and carrots are tossed in a delicious and rich cream sauce.
Provided by gretchen
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Pasta Primavera Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 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.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat-high heat; saute asparagus and carrots until tender yet firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and garlic; saute until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir Parmesan cheese, cream, and black pepper into vegetable mixture until cheese melts and sauce is smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Add pasta to sauce and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.3 calories, Carbohydrate 65.1 g, Cholesterol 66.1 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
CREAMY PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS & PEAS
Take five ingredients and whip up this simple green vegetable fusilli supper for two, plus hit 3 of your 5-a-day
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 17m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook the pasta following the pack instructions. Two minutes before the end of the cooking time, add the asparagus and peas. Boil everything together for the final 2 mins, then scoop out and reserve a cup of the cooking liquid from the pan before draining the pasta and veg.
- Return the pasta and veg to the pan and add the lemon zest, soft cheese and seasoning. Add a squeeze of lemon juice to taste and stir in 2-3 tbsp of the cooking liquid to loosen the sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 658 calories, Fat 28 grams fat, SaturatedFat 15 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 75 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 25 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium
PASTA PRIMAVERA
I made this for my Mum one night when she wasn't feeling up to cooking supper. She enjoyed it so much that it's become a favorite! The prep time is using frozen veggies.
Provided by KT_Z4571
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In large pot, bring water to a boil. Pour in pasta.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat olive oil and add the vegetables. Cook through.
- Once pasta is cooked, drain, and then add the butter and parmesan cheese. Stir together. Salt and pepper to taste.
- Add pasta to the veggies in skillet. Mix. Serve with extra parmesan cheese on top. Yummy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.9, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 7.3, Sodium 448.8, Carbohydrate 70.9, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 3.1, Protein 18
PASTA AND ASPARAGUS
I got this recipe off of a supermarket computer and have been making it for years. This recipe in my family marks the beginning of Spring.
Provided by mandabears
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook elbow macaroni until al dente.
- While pasta cooks, in a large skillet heat olive oil and butter.
- Add garlic, crushed red pepper flakes and hot pepper sauce.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add asparagus, salt and pepper and saute for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add parmesean cheese and mix well.
- Pour over macaroni and toss to coat.
- Serve with extra parmesean.
Tips:
- Use fresh, seasonal asparagus. This will ensure the best flavor and texture.
- Cook the asparagus properly. Asparagus should be cooked until it is tender-crisp, not mushy. One easy way to do this is to blanch the asparagus in boiling water for a few minutes, then immediately transfer it to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. When cooking the asparagus, be sure to give it enough space so that it can cook evenly. If the pan is too crowded, the asparagus will steam instead of brown.
- Use a variety of vegetables. Primavera pasta is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Some common vegetables that are used in primavera pasta include broccoli, zucchini, bell peppers, and mushrooms.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. Primavera pasta is a versatile dish that can be easily customized to your liking. For example, you could add different herbs, spices, or cheeses to the sauce. You could also use different types of pasta, such as penne or rotini.
Conclusion:
Uncle Bill's Asparagus Pasta Primavera is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with fresh vegetables and flavorful sauce, and it can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy pasta dish, give Uncle Bill's Asparagus Pasta Primavera a try!
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