Description
Creamy Asparagus Pasta is a delightful spring dish featuring tender asparagus, a rich creamy sauce, and al dente pasta. With simple ingredients and minimal prep time, this recipe offers a mouthwatering meal ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Dried Orecchiette Pasta
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Asparagus
- Unsalted Butter
- Garlic
- Baby Spinach
- Heavy Whipping Cream
- Lemon Zest and Juice
- Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Fresh Basil Leaves
- Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- Pasta Water
Instructions
- Boil water and cook orecchiette until al dente; reserve pasta water.
- Sauté chopped asparagus in olive oil, seasoning with salt and pepper, until tender.
- Melt butter, add garlic and cook until fragrant, then add spinach until wilted.
- Stir in cream, lemon zest, and juice; simmer to thicken the sauce.
- Combine pasta and asparagus into the sauce; use pasta water to adjust consistency.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and fresh basil; mix well.
Notes
Use gluten-free or plant-based substitutes for dietary preferences.
Store leftovers in the fridge for 2-3 days or freeze for up to three months.
Adjust the amount of cream to achieve desired sauce consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 70mg