Asparagus Angel Hair Pasta Recipes

SPRING ASPARAGUS ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Rinse the asparagus and remove the bottom inch of the stem.
• Cut the tips into 2 inch pieces.
• Cut the remaining piece julienned.
• Set the asparagus aside.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add salt.
• In a large nonstick skillet, saute the garlic, shallots and red pepper flakes in olive oil, until tender but not browned.
• Add the lemon juice and reduce by half.
• Drop the pasta and the asparagus tips into the boiling water.
• Cook until the pasta is ala dente, about 3 - 4 minutes.
• Drain for a few minutes and add to the pan.
• While the pasta is cooking add the remaining asparagus to the pan with the shallots and saute until they begin to wilt.
• Toss in the chives, the pasta and cook until the remaining water has evaporated.
• Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
• Remove from heat and add the Parmesan cheese.
• Serve immediately.
• (When I make this a second time, I'm going to add a little lemon zest in step 7).

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH CREAMY ASPARAGUS SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a pan and add the garlic and shallots.
• Cook until tender.
• Add vermouth and herbs.
• Simmer uncovered for about 5 minutes until the liquid is almost all evaporated.
• Add cream and peppers and simmer about 5 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and stir in parmesan.
• Steam the asparagus until just tender and add to the sauce.
• Cook the angel hair pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente.
• Drain the pasta and add it to the asparagus sauce.
• Toss it through gently until well combined.
• Place in a large serving dish to serve or on individual plates.

ASPARAGUS 'N' SHRIMP WITH ANGEL HAIR

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.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA W/SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS FOR 2

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
• Heat a 9-inch skillet over high heat 1 minute; spray with vegetable spray and add olive oil and shrimp, garlic and shallots; cook, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
• Add asparagus and next 4 ingredients; stir in wine, scraping bottom of skillet to loosen any particles, if necessary.
• Add pasta, basil, and remaining ingredients; toss gently.
• Serve immediately.
• (you can drizzle extra virgin olive oil on finished dish if desired).

ANGEL HAIR WITH ASPARAGUS & TOMATOES

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.

SALMON WITH DIJON BUTTER SAUCE, ASPARAGUS AND HERB BUTTER ANGEL HAIR PASTA

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.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH ARUGULA AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a large pan toast pine nuts, remove from pan set aside.
• Add olive oil to pan, when hot add the onions and saute 3 minutes.
• Add garlic, asparagus, mushrooms, lime juice, diced tomatoes, and dried herbs. Simmer 20 minutes.
• Stir in evaporated milk, arugula, basil. Toss in hot angel hair and grated cheese.
• Add some Pasta water if needed.
• Plate in a large serving bowl and top with pine nuts.
• Garnish with additional extra virgin olive oil drizzled over pasta and grated cheese.
• Heartly enjoy!

PROSCIUTTO, ASPARAGUS AND PARMESAN ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions, drain and put pack into the warm pot.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a large frying pan over medium high heat. Cook onion, garlic and mushrooms until fragrant and semi done. Add Prosciutto and asparagus and cook until asparagus is bright green, about 3 minute
• Add cream, 1/3 cup cheese, salt and pepper and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to simmer and cook until sauce has thickened, about 4 minutes.
• Pour sauce with vegetables over pasta and toss to coat.
• Top with additional parmesan cheese and, if desired, prosciutto chips (see recipe description).