Asparagus Red Pepper And Corn Pasta Recipes

SAUTEED GARLIC ASPARAGUS WITH RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a skillet and add garlic cook 2 minutes then add the the bell pepper and asparagus Saute until the asparagus is heated through.
• Remove from heat and season with salt& pepper and the vinegar.

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.

LOW CALORIE SHRIMP ASPARAGUS PENNE WITH RED PEPPER CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Preparing Penne:.
• In a large stockpot, add 4 quarts of water and 1 tbsp crushed red pepper and bring to a boil.
• Add the 16oz package of penne rigate and stir every 2-3 minutes, maintaining a rolling boil. After approximately 14 minutes (time may vary slightly depending on brand of pasta) drain pasta and rinse in cold water to keep the pasta from cooking further.
• Let pasta sit for 5 minutes after the rinse, and the starchiness will come back to the surface of the pasta, allowing the sauce to stick to each noodle.
• Red Pepper and Tomato Cream Sauce:.
• Dice red bell pepper and saute in a small skillet until it begins to soften.
• Add fresh sliced mushrooms and saute for an additional 3 minutes.
• Blanch chopped asparagus in a pan with 2 cups of water for 4 minutes, then drain.
• Season shrimp with creole seasoning and fry in a large skillet.
• Add alfredo sauces, shrimp, pepper-mushroom mixture, italian seasoning, tomato sauce, and asparagus to a sauce pan, and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and add penne.

PASTA SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS, CORN AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs; drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Add the asparagus, corn and sun-dried tomatoes to the bowl with the pasta.
• Make the dressing: Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic, parmesan, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Pour over the pasta salad and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Chill for up to 3 hours.

ORZO WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS & ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Cook orzo according to package directions.
• Heat skillet over medium heat.
• Spray with non stick cooking spray.
• Add Earth Balance margarine and garlic and cook until fragrant.
• Add chopped roasted red peppers and spices to taste.
• Reduce heat to low, add chopped asparagus and stir to coat.
• Drain orzo, reserving about 1 cup of the pasta cooking liquid.
• Add orzo to skillet, and gently mix, adding pasta water as needed.

PENNE WITH ASPARAGUS AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, combine asparagus, stock, onions, garlic, peppers, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil and reduce liquid to 1/4 cup, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Stir in remaining ingredients, except cheese. Toss with hot, cooked pasta. Top with cheese and serve hot.

CARAMELIZED CORN AND ASPARAGUS PASTA WITH RICOTTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high. Meanwhile, prepare the corn: Slice the corn kernels off the cobs, and add the cobs to the pot of water. (This lends a hint of sweetness.)
• Once the water comes to a boil, add the pasta and cook over medium-high, according to package instructions, until tender but toothsome, just shy of al dente.
• In a large, deep skillet, heat the oil over medium-high. Add the corn kernels and sugar, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to caramelize, about 6 minutes. Stir in the asparagus, scallions and 1 teaspoon turmeric, and cook, stirring frequently, until just softened and corn is caramelized, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
• Once the pasta is just short of al dente, reserve 1 1/2 cups pasta water, then drain the pasta, and discard the corn cobs.
• Add the butter, garlic and remaining turmeric to the large skillet and cook over medium until butter melts and starts to foam, about 3 minutes. Whisk in vermouth to deglaze, and cook 1 to 2 minutes, then whisk in 1 cup pasta water.
• Add the pasta, and toss with tongs over medium heat until thoroughly coated and al dente, 1 to 2 minutes, adding pasta water as needed. Remove from heat, stir in half the corn mixture and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Divide pasta among plates. Dollop with ricotta and top with remaining corn mixture. Drizzle with olive oil. If using lemon, shower the pasta with lemon zest, then cut the lemon into quarters, for squeezing on top, and serve immediately.

SAUTEED ASPARAGUS WITH RED BELL PEPPER AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Wash asparagus and discard ends, cut into half.
• Cut Red Bell Pepper and Red Onion length wise.
• Heat Olive oil in the pan, Add Asparagus, Red Bell Pepper, Red Onion. Stir couple times until Asparagus are tender.
• Add crushed Red Pepper and grated Black Pepper and Salt.
• Cook for couple more minutes.
• Serve on the plate, sprinkle Parmesan Cheese.

EASY PARMESAN PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, add olive oil, butter, crushed red pepper, italian seasoning, parsley, and garlic. Cook over low heat until garlic is soft, about 5 minutes. Do not burn garlic.
• When the garlic is soft, add the asparagus and tomato.
• Stir until combined.
• Add cooked pasta and parmesan.
• Mix well.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve immediately.

RED PEPPER, ASPARAGUS, & SHRIMP PENNE PASTA

Steps:

• Thaw shrimp and set aside.
• Pour all 3 sauce jars into a large pot and stir together well.
• Heat sauce covered over medium heat stirring frequently until heated thoroughly.
• Reduce heat to low and add shrimp.
• Stir frequently while covered on low.
• Chop both peppers into small bites.
• Place into a well greased skillet and and sprinkle garlic powder over the pieces.
• Cook over medium-high heat until tender and slightly blackened.
• Cut asparagus spears into 3 equal parts and steam them until tender.
• Do not overcook the asparagus; it should be slightly tender, but in NO way mushy.
• Cook pasta according to their directions on the label and drain well.
• Add pasta, asparagus, and peppers to the sauce and shrimp mix.
• Stir well and continue to heat on low for five more minutes.
• Serve with garlic bread and a salad and enjoy!