Asparagus Linguine Recipes

ASPARAGUS LINGUINE

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, saute the onion and garlic in oil and butter until tender. Add asparagus; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add wine or broth; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until liquid is reduced. Remove from the heat., Drain linguine; add to asparagus mixture. Add remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

ASPARAGUS AND SHRIMP LINGUINE

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions, omitting salt, and adding asparagus during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and set aside.
• Heat oil over medium heat in large skillet. Cook pepper strips and garlic for 1 minute.
• Stir in basil. Stir in broth and heat to a boil. Add shrimp and simmer for 2 minutes or until shrimp is heated through. Remove from heat.
• Toss with linguine, asparagus and hot pepper sauce. Sprinkle with cracked black pepper.

SKINNY ASPARAGUS LINGUINE

Steps:

• Snap off and discard woody bases from fresh asparagus. Rinse. Bias-slice asparagus into 1 1/2-inch pieces; set aside.
• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and black pepper; cook and stir for 30 seconds.
• Add asparagus, mushrooms, wine, and salt to skillet. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cook, uncovered, for 4 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in butter.
• Drain pasta; add pasta to vegetables in skillet. Toss gently to combine. Garnish with basil and crushed red pepper.

LINGUINE WITH ASPARAGUS PESTO

Steps:

• Snap off and discard ends of asparagus. Cut off top two inches of spears and reserve. Chop rest of spears and put in food processor with garlic, processing until very finely minced. With the machine running, drizzle in olive oil. Add 1/2 cup cheese and pulse. Transfer mixture to a bowl, fold in lemon zest, season with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta and cook about 6 minutes, until not quite al dente. Add asparagus spears to the pot and cook another 1 to 2 minutes, until pasta is al dente.
• Spoon 1/4 cup pasta water into a large skillet. Drain pasta and asparagus tips and add to skillet along with asparagus mixture and lemon juice. Cook over low heat, stirring with tongs, 3 minutes or so, until ingredients are well blended. Check seasonings. Transfer to 4 warm plates, scatter with oregano and serve with extra cheese.

LINGUINE WITH ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the asparagus, peas, green beans, spring onions, yellow onion and a pinch of salt. Cook just until the onions soften, about 5 minutes. Add the heavy cream and chicken stock and cook until reduced slightly, about 3 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook as the label directs. Drain the pasta and transfer to the sauce; toss gently. Transfer everything to a serving bowl. Garnish with the parmesan and basil.

ASPARAGUS LINGUINE

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a pan of boiling salted water according to the packet instructions. Meanwhile, snap off and discard the woody ends of the asparagus, then finely slice the spears at an angle, leaving the tips whole. Peel and finely slice the garlic, crumble up the dried chillies, and place both in a large frying pan on a medium heat with 2 tablespoons of oil and the butter. When the garlic starts to sizzle, stir in the asparagus. Let it start to fry, then add a spoonful of pasta water, cover, and leave to simmer on a low heat until the pasta is al dente.
• Using tongs, drag the pasta straight into the asparagus pan, letting a little starchy cooking water go with it. Turn the heat off, then finely grate in the pecorino and toss together until the fat, cheese and liquid make a natural creamy sauce--loosen with a little extra cooking water, if needed. Taste and season to perfection, then divide between your plates. Finish with a grating of pecorino and a little lemon zest, to taste.

THE BEST ASPARAGUS LEMON PASTA

Steps:

• Cut the asparagus into 1/2 inch slices on the diagonal, or just into 3 pieces.
• In a steamer set over boiling water steam asparagus, covered, until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. set aside.
• In a 6-quart kettle bring 5 quarts salted water to a boil for pasta.
• In a deep 12-inch skillet heat butter and cream over moderately low heat until butter is melted and stir in zest, lemon juice, and salt. Remove skillet from heat and keep sauce warm, covered.
• Add pasta to boiling water and boil, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Ladle 1/4 cup pasta water into sauce and drain pasta in colander.
• Immediately add pasta and asparagus to sauce and cook over moderate heat, tossing, 1 minute, or until heated through. Add basil and salt and pepper to taste and toss well.
• Sprinkle pasta with a little Parmesan and serve more Parmesan on the side.

PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook the garlic, red pepper flakes and hot pepper sauce in oil and butter for 1 minute. Add the asparagus, salt and pepper; saute until asparagus is crisp-tender, 8-10 minutes. Stir in cheese. Pour over hot pasta and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

SCALLOP AND ASPARAGUS LINGUINE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil over medium heat in large saute pan. While heating oil, bring salted water to a boil.
• Boil Linguine acording to package directions.
• Add garlic to hot olive oil. Cook for 2 - 3 minutes until lightly browned.
• Add scallops to olive oil. Lightly salt and pepper to taste. Add half of the parsley. Cook until opaque.
• Add asparagus pieces and lightly salt and pepper again. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes to steam asparagus.
• Remove lid and add butter, lemon juice and remaining parsley. Stir until butter has melted.
• Remove linguine from water and add to scallops and asparagus. Add 1/2 to 1 laddle of pasta water and stir to coat the pasta.
• Once scallops, asparagus and pasta are well mixed, serve hot with salad and garlic bread. Enjoy!