Indulge in a vibrant and flavorful pasta dish that combines the best of summer's bounty. Asparagus, red peppers, and corn dance together in a symphony of colors and textures, while a creamy sauce made with Parmesan cheese and herbs brings it all together. This Asparagus, Red Pepper, and Corn Pasta is not only a visual delight but also a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds. But that's not all! This versatile recipe also includes three variations to cater to your dietary preferences and satisfy every palate. Choose from a classic creamy sauce, a light and tangy tomato sauce, or a delectable pesto sauce. So, whether you're a vegetarian, a seafood lover, or simply craving a hearty and satisfying meal, you'll find your perfect match in this versatile pasta dish. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.
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CARAMELIZED CORN AND ASPARAGUS PASTA WITH RICOTTA
This summery pasta features caramelized corn, crisp-tender asparagus and earthy turmeric, which provides the dish's sunny hue. It's not easy to cook corn to the point of browning without losing all its moisture, but a pinch of sugar helps speed up the caramelization process. Vermouth lends acidity to the light, glossy garlicky sauce, but you could use wine, or even a tablespoon of lemon juice or champagne vinegar for lift. Fresh ricotta provides richness.
Provided by Alexa Weibel
Categories dinner, weekday, pastas, vegetables, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS
Many terrific recipes change hands at my ladies' bridge group's monthly get-togethers. That's where I discovered this zippy, tempting dish. The garlic, asparagus, Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes create an irresistible taste combination. -Jean Fisher, Redlands, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 83mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
ASPARAGUS WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Toss 2 bunches trimmed asparagus with olive oil on a foil-lined baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Broil, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 4 minutes. Drizzle with sherry vinegar and more olive oil; season with salt. Top with crumbled feta cheese and chopped roasted red peppers and parsley.
PASTA SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS AND RED BELL PEPPERS IS A STRESS-FREE COOKOUT MENU HIT
Add this brightly flavored pasta salad with asparagus and red bell peppers to your summer cookout menu for a crowd-pleasing main course or side dish.
Provided by Parade
Categories Pasta, Side Dish
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F. In a bowl, combine asparagus, bell peppers and 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil. Season with ¼ tsp salt and pepper and toss to combine. Transfer vegetables to a baking sheet and roast until tender and lightly browned, 15 to 17 minutes. Let cool. Meanwhile, bring 4 quarts water to boil in a large pot. Whisk garlic clove, lemon zest, lemon juice and ¾ tsp salt together in a large bowl. Season with pepper to taste, then whisk ½ cup olive oil in a slow, steady stream until smooth. Add 1 lb fusilli or farfalle pasta to boiling water and cook 11 minutes, stirring often, until al dente. Drain pasta. Re-whisk dressing and add Parmesan cheese, chives, asparagus, bell peppers and pasta to bowl; toss to mix thoroughly. Let salad cool completely and serve at room temperature. Kitchen Counter Per serving: 295 cal, 22g fat, 17mg chol, 10g prot, 17g carb, 5g sugar, 3g fiber, 602mg sodium
Nutrition Facts :
ASPARAGUS, JULIENNE CARROTS, AND RED PEPPERS
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 15m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Fill a saute pan with water and bring to a simmer. Add the asparagus and cook for 30 seconds. Add the carrots and peppers and cook for another 10 seconds. Strain the water and season the veggies with butter, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately.
CORN AND RED PEPPER MEDLEY
This is a very quick side dish that pairs well with grilled foods. It's very colorful and easy to make. (I wish my camera was not broken so I could show you how pretty it is!) It comes from Light & Tasty magazine.
Provided by MsBindy
Categories Corn
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat the oil and cook the corn for about 2 minutes.
- Add the red peppers, onions, and garlic, and saute for 4-6 minutes.
- Stir in the parsley, chili powder, salt and pepper and cook for another minute or two.
ASPARAGUS BOW-TIE PASTA RECIPE - (4/5)
Provided by á-2063
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Make It COOK pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt and adding asparagus to boiling water for the last 2 min. Drain. MEANWHILE, cook peppers and tomatoes in large skillet on medium-high heat 2 to 3 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. ADD pasta mixture, broth, cream cheese and oregano to skillet; mix well. Cook and stir 5 min. or until sauce is slightly thickened. Top with shredded cheese; cook 2 to 3 min. or until cheese begins to melt. kraft kitchens tips Add 1-1/2 cups cooked cleaned shrimp or chopped cooked chicken to skillet with the cooked pasta. Variation Substitute 1 tsp. dried oregano leaves for the fresh oregano.
SUMMER CORN SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS
A simple, sweet and enjoyable taste of summer. This salad is great served as a side dish, or serve with nacho chips.
Provided by Jocelyn
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Corn Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-low heat and lightly oil grate.
- Place the ears of corn on the grill and cook until the kernels are tender, about ten minutes turning frequently. Remove the ears from the grill and cool. Cut the kernels off of the cob.
- Fill a large saucepan with lightly salted water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add asparagus and cook until just tender, about 1 minute. Drain in a colander and rinse immediately under cold, running water until well chilled. Set aside.
- Combine the corn, asparagus, roasted peppers, garlic, basil, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.5 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 154.8 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
ASPARAGUS AND RED PEPPER FRITTATA
What a tasty way to start a morning! This frittata is enriched with asparagus, potatoes, peppers, herbs and a wonderful blend of cheeses. Serve with a side of seasonal fruit. -Toni Donahue, Westerville, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place asparagus on an ungreased baking sheet; drizzle with 1/2 teaspoon oil. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until tender, stirring once., In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, egg whites, milk, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; set aside. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-in. ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes and press down lightly. Cook, uncovered, until bottom is golden brown, 6-7 minutes. Drizzle with remaining oil; turn over., Pour egg mixture over potatoes. Cover and cook for 9-11 minutes or until nearly set. Arrange asparagus and red pepper over top. Sprinkle with basil and pepper Jack cheese., Broil 3-4 in. from the heat until eggs are completely set, 2-3 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. Cut into wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 370mg cholesterol, Sodium 692mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
LEMON PEPPER PASTA AND ASPARAGUS
Serve a 30-minute weeknight pasta meal, vegetarian style.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
- Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook bell pepper, asparagus, lemon peel, salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in oil, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Stir lemon juice and beans into vegetable mixture. Cook until beans are hot. Add pasta; toss. Sprinkle with pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 9 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 420 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
ARTICHOKES, ASPARAGUS AND RED PEPPER PASTA
This was just created in my kitchen and turned out to be a very tasty and healthy pasta dish! I'll make it again and again! Even my mother-in-law loved it!
Provided by Tilly-K
Categories European
Time 35m
Yield 6 Cups, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Dice one clove of garlic.
- Combine artichoke hearts, asparagus, red pepper, oil and diced garlic clove in a mixing bowl. Mix until all vegetables are covered.
- Spread onto baking sheet and broil in the oven until vegetables begin to brown. Remove from oven and set aside.
- Cook fettucini to preferred doneness.
- While pasta is cooking, Dice remaining cloves of garlic.
- In a large fry pan sauté garlic and onion in 1/4 cup of chicken broth. When softened add remaining chicken broth.
- When boiling add milk and bring to boil again.
- Reduce heat and add corn starch until sauce is thickened. Add grated Parmesan cheese and whisk until combined/melted well.
- When noodles are done, cover noodles in sauce.
- Serve with a helping of the roasted vegetables on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.8, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 55.2, Sodium 325.5, Carbohydrate 57.1, Fiber 10.5, Sugar 2.8, Protein 19.1
ASPARAGUS, RED PEPPER AND CORN PASTA
Steps:
- Steam asparagus for three minutes. Remove from pan and refresh in cold water. Cut asparagus in diagonal 1-inch pieces, discarding the tough stem end (or save for later use in making vegetable stock). Bring water to boil in another pot and cook gemelli according to package directions. In saute pan, heat 2 T olive oil over medium heat. Add red pepper and corn and saute for 2 minutes. Add garlic and saute for another 3 minutes. Add asparagus, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes. Add mixture to hot pasta. Stir in ricotta cheese and parmesan cheese until combined. Add fresh basil chiffonade and gently stir. Garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh asparagus, red peppers, and corn. If using frozen vegetables, thaw them before cooking.
- If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk or half-and-half instead. Just be aware that the sauce will be thinner.
- To make the dish vegetarian, omit the bacon. You can also add other vegetables, such as zucchini or mushrooms, to the pasta.
- This dish is best served immediately, but it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
This asparagus, red pepper, and corn pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal. The asparagus, red peppers, and corn add a pop of color and flavor to the pasta, while the creamy sauce brings it all together. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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