Fusilli With Asparagus And Bacon Recipes

FUSILLI WITH BACON

Steps:

• Cook pasta until al dente. Cover and set aside.
• Cook bacon, onion and garlic in frypan. Cook until bacon is crispy.
• Stir in cream, peas and parsley. Simmer uncovered for 4 minutes.
• Add cream mixture to pasta. Stir over heat till combined and warmed through. Season to taste.

FUSILLI PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs for al dente, adding the asparagus during the last minute of cooking. Reserve 1 1/2 cups cooking water, then drain the pasta and asparagus.
• Meanwhile, slice the corn kernels off the cobs. Run the back side of the knife down the cob over a bowl to remove any corn milk. You should get about 2 tablespoons.
• Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, fennel, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; cook until the fennel is browned in spots and tender, about 4 minutes. Add the corn kernels and corn milk and another 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the corn is tender, about 2 minutes.
• Add the pasta and 1 cup cooking water to the skillet and cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley, cheese, tarragon and butter until creamy, adding more cooking water as needed to loosen; season with salt and pepper.
• Divide the pasta among bowls. Top with more cheese and pepper; drizzle with olive oil.

FUSILLI WITH SALAMI AND CREAMY MUSHROOM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pan of boiling salted water for 8-10 mins or according to packet instructions until al dente.
• Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick frying pan and when hot, add the salami and fry over a medium heat, for 4-5 mins or until crisp and the fat has come out the salami.
• Use a slotted spoon to transfer the salami to a plate.
• Return the pan to the heat, add the mushrooms to the salami drippings and sauté over a medium heat for 6-8 mins stirring occasionally until nicely browned.
• Add the mascarpone with the wine or water, nutmeg and seasoning to the pan, then cook gently, stirring until the sauce is smooth.
• Drain the pasta in a colander and tip into the sauce with the salami.
• Cook over a low heat until the sauce has thickened slightly.
• Serve in bowls with plenty of Parmesan cheese on top.

FUSILLI WITH LEMON CREAM SAUCE, ASPARAGUS, AND PEAS

Steps:

• Cook pasta until al dente, adding the asparagus for the last minute of cooking time.
• Place the peas in a colander, then drain the pasta and asparagus over the top of them (this will just heat the peas without overcooking them).
• In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
• Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
• Combine broth and cornstarch, add to pan and bring to a boil.
• Cook, stirring, until broth starts to thicken, about 1 minute.
• Remove from heat and add cream, juice, salt, and peppers.
• Stir to combine.
• Add pasta and vegetables to the sauce, tossing gently to coat.
• Serve immediately.

FUSILLI WITH SPINACH, ASPARAGUS, AND ASIAGO CHEESE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
• Microwave the asparagus with a little bit of water for about 2:30 minutes or until bright green and tender. Drain and then cut into bite-sized pieces.
• Meanwhile, warm olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the spinach and cook until the spinach wilts, about 2 more minutes. Add the asparagus and cooked pasta and toss. Add the cheeses, salt, pepper, and the pasta cooking liquid and stir to combine. Transfer the pasta to a serving plate and serve.