Best 8 Asparagus Angel Hair Pasta Recipes

SALMON WITH DIJON BUTTER SAUCE, ASPARAGUS AND HERB BUTTER ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Place asparagus spears into a large skillet, and pour in enough water to cover the bottom of the skillet about 1/2 inch deep. Place skillet over medium heat, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until the water has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
• Stir unsalted butter and pecans into the skillet with asparagus, and let simmer until asparagus are beginning to brown and pecans are fragrant, about 2 more minutes. Remove from heat.
• Season salmon fillets with salt and black pepper and set aside for about 5 minutes; pat off any excess moisture with paper towels.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and pan-fry the salmon fillets in the hot oil until browned and the flesh flakes easily and is nearly opaque in the center, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Squeeze half a lemon over the salmon fillets as they cook.
• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil; stir in the angel hair pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still slightly firm, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well and return to saucepan.
• Stir 2 tablespoons butter, parsley, and basil into the cooked pasta until coated; sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste.
• To make sauce, melt 2 more tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over low heat until melted; stir in Dijon mustard, and squeeze remaining lemon half into the sauce. Allow to simmer for about 3 minutes to blend flavors.
• To serve, divide angel hair pasta between two plates, top each serving of pasta with half the asparagus and pecans, and arrange a fillet over the asparagus. Spoon Dijon dressing over fillets to serve.

ASPARAGUS ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add angel hair pasta, cook for 5 to 6 minutes, until al dente; drain and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil to prevent stickiness.,
• Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the garlic for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the asparagus and tomatoes, stirring to coat. Pour in the broth, and continue cooking uncovered 10 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender, but still bright green.
• Place the pasta in a large bowl, and toss with the asparagus and tomato mixture. Season with dill and pepper. In a separate bowl, mix the avocados, lime juice, and garlic powder together until blended.
• Serve pasta with a dollop of the avocado mixture, and top with shredded cheese.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH CREAMY ASPARAGUS SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a pan and add the garlic and shallots.
• Cook until tender.
• Add vermouth and herbs.
• Simmer uncovered for about 5 minutes until the liquid is almost all evaporated.
• Add cream and peppers and simmer about 5 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and stir in parmesan.
• Steam the asparagus until just tender and add to the sauce.
• Cook the angel hair pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente.
• Drain the pasta and add it to the asparagus sauce.
• Toss it through gently until well combined.
• Place in a large serving dish to serve or on individual plates.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA W/SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS FOR 2

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
• Heat a 9-inch skillet over high heat 1 minute; spray with vegetable spray and add olive oil and shrimp, garlic and shallots; cook, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
• Add asparagus and next 4 ingredients; stir in wine, scraping bottom of skillet to loosen any particles, if necessary.
• Add pasta, basil, and remaining ingredients; toss gently.
• Serve immediately.
• (you can drizzle extra virgin olive oil on finished dish if desired).

PROSCIUTTO, ASPARAGUS AND PARMESAN ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions, drain and put pack into the warm pot.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a large frying pan over medium high heat. Cook onion, garlic and mushrooms until fragrant and semi done. Add Prosciutto and asparagus and cook until asparagus is bright green, about 3 minute
• Add cream, 1/3 cup cheese, salt and pepper and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to simmer and cook until sauce has thickened, about 4 minutes.
• Pour sauce with vegetables over pasta and toss to coat.
• Top with additional parmesan cheese and, if desired, prosciutto chips (see recipe description).

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Put the olive oil and butter in the saute pan over medium heat, add the garlic slices, couple dashes of hot sauce, and add a dash of pepper flakes to the pan to season oil. Stirring Add chopped asparagus tips to pan and saute over medium heat Add salt and pepper to taste Saute until asapragus tips are tender Cook pasta in large pot of salted boiling water until cooked to aldente Put cooked drained pasta in a large serving bowl and pour sauce mixture on top Serve with freshly grated reggiano parmigiano on top. Mangia!! A fresh garden salad compliments this dish as well as a loaf of warm & fresh italian bread.

SESAME SHRIMP AND ASPARAGUS WITH ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Over medium-high heat, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the Asparagus and cook until crisp-tender, about 4-5 minutes. Remove Asparagus and refresh with cold water. Keep pot of water boiling. Cut-off the Asparagus tips and reserve. Cut the Asparagus stalks into 1" pieces, diagonally. Reheat the Angel Hair in the boiling water, about 1-2 minutes. Drain the Angel Hair and transfer to a large bowl. Toss with 1 tablespoon of the Canola Oil. In a large saute pan over medium-high heat, heat the remaining Canola Oil. Add the Garlic and Ginger and, stirring constantly, cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the Shrimp and cook, stirring frequently, until pink, about 3 minutes. Add the Jalapeno and cut Asparagus. Saute until warmed, about 1 minute. Add the drained Angel Hair and cook, gently tossing the pasta, until warmed, about 2-3 minutes. Add the Sesame Oil and toss to combine. Transfer to a large serving bowl and garnish with the Asparagus tips and Sesame Seeds.

SPRING ASPARAGUS ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Rinse the asparagus and remove the bottom inch of the stem.
• Cut the tips into 2 inch pieces.
• Cut the remaining piece julienned.
• Set the asparagus aside.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add salt.
• In a large nonstick skillet, saute the garlic, shallots and red pepper flakes in olive oil, until tender but not browned.
• Add the lemon juice and reduce by half.
• Drop the pasta and the asparagus tips into the boiling water.
• Cook until the pasta is ala dente, about 3 - 4 minutes.
• Drain for a few minutes and add to the pan.
• While the pasta is cooking add the remaining asparagus to the pan with the shallots and saute until they begin to wilt.
• Toss in the chives, the pasta and cook until the remaining water has evaporated.
• Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
• Remove from heat and add the Parmesan cheese.
• Serve immediately.
• (When I make this a second time, I'm going to add a little lemon zest in step 7).