**Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes: A Delightful Culinary Journey**
Indulge in a culinary symphony of asparagus and cherry tomatoes, a vibrant duo that brings a burst of color and flavor to your table. These versatile ingredients shine in a variety of recipes, from simple to sophisticated, offering a delightful experience for every palate. From the classic combination of roasted asparagus and cherry tomatoes, tossed with fresh herbs and a hint of lemon, to the elegant asparagus and cherry tomato risotto, each recipe showcases the unique charm of these garden gems. Whether you seek a quick and easy side dish or an impressive main course, our collection of asparagus and cherry tomato recipes has something for every home chef. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the beauty and versatility of these springtime delights.
PENNE WITH ASPARAGUS AND CHERRY TOMATOES (SPRING)
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
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 the pasta, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
- In a large saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the asparagus, season with the salt and pepper, and cook for 3 minutes until slightly soft. Add the cherry tomatoes and peas. Cook for 2 minutes. Pour the chicken stock into the pan and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook until the tomatoes start to burst and the stock is reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
- Transfer the asparagus mixture to a large serving bowl. Add the cooked pasta and 1/2 of the Parmesan. Toss well, adding reserved pasta water, if needed, to loosen the pasta. Garnish with the remaining Parmesan and chopped basil.
LINGUINE WITH SHRIMP, ASPARAGUS AND CHERRY TOMATOES
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
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, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and place in a large bowl.
- Heat the oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tomatoes, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the crushed red pepper flakes and garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until aromatic. Add the wine and asparagus. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle the shrimp with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Add the shrimp to the pan and continue to simmer until the shrimp is cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the basil, mint and oregano.
- Pour the sauce over the pasta and toss to combine. Serve immediately.
ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH CHERRY TOMATOES AND GARLIC
This tasty roasted asparagus recipe is courtesy of chef Emeril Lagasse. It's a delicious spring side dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Place asparagus, tomatoes, and garlic in a large bowl; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Transfer to a large rimmed baking sheet and drizzle with lemon juice.
- Transfer to oven and roast until asparagus are tender and tomatoes begin to caramelize, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.
CAMPANELLE WITH PISTACHIO-MINT PESTO, ASPARAGUS, AND CHERRY TOMATOES
Upend your pesto routine by switching out the usual basil, pine nuts, and Parmesan for mint, pistachios, and pecorino. Crisp-tender asparagus and juicy cherry tomatoes round out this vegetarian pasta that's equally delicious warm or at room temperature.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a food processor, pulse 1/2 cup mint, pistachios, cheese, garlic, and zest with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until finely chopped. Add oil; pulse until a loose paste forms.
- Cook pasta in a large pot of generously salted boiling water 5 minutes. Add asparagus; cook until crisp-tender and pasta is al dente, about 3 minutes more. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water. Let cool 10 minutes.
- In a serving bowl, combine pasta and asparagus with pesto and tomatoes. Toss with 1/4 cup pasta water, adding more, a few tablespoons at a time, until sauce evenly coats pasta. Serve, topped with remaining mint, chopped pistachios, cheese, and a drizzle of oil.
EASTER ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH SHRIMP AND CHERRY TOMATOES
This salad is an Easter tradition in our family. The ingredients and flavors say spring, but it is delicious any time of year! Skip the appetizers; the abundance of shrimp make this an appetizer and salad in one. Enjoy!
Provided by Saveur
Time 8h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine mayonnaise, vinegar, dill, water, and garlic in a bowl; whisk until well combined. Season with salt and pepper and refrigerate for several hours or overnight for flavors to meld.
- Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook asparagus until just tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Combine asparagus, cherry tomatoes, salad greens, shrimp, and avocados in a large bowl. Toss with desired amount of dressing and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 613 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 131.6 mg, Fat 55.2 g, Fiber 8.6 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 460.8 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
PENNE WITH CHERRY TOMATOES, ASPARAGUS, AND GOAT CHEESE
Make and share this Penne With Cherry Tomatoes, Asparagus, and Goat Cheese recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Juliawiggins
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces. Put 1 tablespoons water in a microwave safe bowl, add asparagus, cover, and microwave on high for 3 minutes. Meanwhile, cook pasta til al dente, about 10 minutes. Divide cherry tomatoes in half and add to bowl; mince garlic. Toss with olive oil. Chill for at least two hours; crumble goat cheese and toss with salad.
SALMON WITH ASPARAGUS AND CHERRY TOMATOES
This is an easy recipe I saw demonstrated at Central Market in Austin. I tried it at home and it is very easy, quick and delicious. I like serving this with white rice cooked in chicken broth.
Provided by bons2759
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat 1 T of the Olive Oil in a saute pan. Add asparagus pieces and saute over medium heat until tender. Add a pinch of kosher salt and set aside.
- Rinse the Salmon fillet in cold water and pat dry with paper towel.
- Heat remaining 1 T of Olive Oil and in a large frying pan. Add butter and place Salmon in pan, skin side up. Add a pinch of kosher salt salt to the salmon, and cook for 3 minutes. Do not move the fillets, so that a sear forms.
- Turn the fillet over and lower heat to medium. Cook for 3 more minutes.
- Add the asparagus, cherry tomatoes and lemon juice to the pan. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes over medium heat until fish flakes and appears evenly done in the middle.
- Serve salmon with asparagus and tomatoes and spoon some of the pan sauce over the fish.
RISOTTO WITH CHERRY TOMATOES, ASPARAGUS, ARTICHOKES, CORN, AND SHRIMP WITH A TOMATO MARMALADE
Steps:
- risotto base -Bring stock to a low simmer in a medium pot. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat for 1 minute. Cook onion until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add rice and a pinch of salt. Sauté until rice is translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Add wine and saffron; bring to a simmer, stirring, until rice has absorbed most of wine. Add 4 ladles of stock to rice; simmer, stirring, until rice has absorbed most of stock. Continue adding stock, allowing rice to absorb it before adding the next 2 ladlefuls. Cook until rice is al dente and mixture is a little loose. Stir in butter and sauteed vegetables and shrimp (see below). Turn off heat. Stir in grated cheese. Cover and let sit 2 minutes. Serve your portions and garnish each with cheese shavings and top with the tomato marmalade (the best part!), if desired. vegetables steam: 6 stalks of asparagus, then cut into 1-inch long pieces (I steamed this while I chopped the onion) saute (until soft): 2/3 cup chopped baby bella mushrooms (or whichever mushrooms you like) 2/3 cup sweet corn kernels (I just used frozen Giant Eagle corn and started sauteeing the frozen kernels) 1/2 cup diced red pepper (1/2 inch pieces) add: chopped asparagus 1 cup halved-cherry tomatoes -Turn down heat until risotto is almost finished. -Add shrimp to the combination once you add the last ladefuls of chicken stock to the risotto. -Once shrimp is cooked through, add vegetable and shrimp mixture to the risotto (as soon as butter is 1/2 melted) and stir in. tomato marmalade - the best part!!! -Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Slow to simmer and let the liquids reduce while you're making the risotto portion. By the time you're done with the risotto- the marmalade should be perfect for "dolloping" on top of the finished risotto dish.
LINGUINE WITH SHRIMP, ASPARAGUS AND CHERRY TOMATOES
Categories Pasta
Number Of Ingredients 14
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, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and place in a large bowl. Heat the oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tomatoes, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the crushed red pepper flakes and garlic. Cook for 30 seconds until aromatic. Add the wine and asparagus. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Sprinkle the shrimp with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Add the shrimp to the pan and continue to simmer until the shrimp is cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the basil, mint and oregano. Pour the sauce over the pasta and toss to combine. Serve immediately.
MARINATED ASPARAGUS, HEARTS OF PALM, AND CHERRY TOMATOES
Don't know the can sizes of Hearts of Palm so I'll guess... I think there's only 1 size on the store shelf. Enjoy! I think this looks pretty with multi colored heirloom cherry tomatoes! Cooking time is marinating time.
Provided by Gohogsgirl
Categories Vegetable
Time 8h20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Snap off the tough ends of the asparagus, and remove scales with a pairing knife or vegetable peeler.
- Blanch asparagus in boiling water for 4 minutes, then submerge in cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain well. Asparagus should be crisp-tender.
- Combine asparagus & drained hearts of palm and place in a heavy duty zip-top bag.
- Combine well the next 4 ingredients, and pour into bag (might want to double your bags so it doesn't leak).
- Marinate vegetables, turning bag occasionally for about 8 hours.
- When ready to serve - add cherry tomatoes and serve in dressing with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.5, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 2.6, Sodium 577.1, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 2.8, Protein 4.5
ASPARAGUS AND CHERRY TOMATOES
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Combine ingredients
THREE-CHEESE ZITI WITH RICOTTA, ASPARAGUS AND CHERRY TOMATOES RECIPE - (4.2/5)
Provided by kelsa94
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until almost tender, about 7 minutes. Add the asparagus and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta and asparagus are tender, about 3 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the ricotta and the reserved cooking liquid until creamy. Add the pasta mixture, mozzarella, Parmesan and basil and toss until well mixed. Serve at once
Tips:
- Choose the right asparagus. Look for asparagus that is bright green and has tightly closed tips. Avoid asparagus that is wilted or has brown or yellow spots.
- Prepare the asparagus properly. Wash the asparagus thoroughly and trim off the tough ends. If the asparagus is thick, you may need to peel it before cooking.
- Cook the asparagus quickly. Asparagus is a delicate vegetable that cooks quickly. Overcooking will make it tough and fibrous. Sautéing, roasting, or grilling are all good methods for cooking asparagus.
- Don't overcook the cherry tomatoes. Cherry tomatoes should be cooked until they are slightly softened but still hold their shape. Overcooking will make them mushy.
- Season the dish to taste. Asparagus and cherry tomatoes are both mild-flavored vegetables, so they can benefit from a variety of seasonings. Salt, pepper, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil are all good choices.
Conclusion:
Asparagus and cherry tomatoes are a delicious and healthy combination that can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes. The tips and tricks shared in this article can also be used in other recipes. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy side dish or a more elaborate main course, you're sure to find a recipe that you'll love. So next time you're at the grocery store, pick up some asparagus and cherry tomatoes and give one of these recipes a try!
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