Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Fettuccine with Asparagus and Sun-Dried Tomatoes recipe, a delightful pasta dish that bursts with fresh spring flavors. Tender asparagus, succulent sun-dried tomatoes, and aromatic herbs dance together in a creamy Parmesan sauce, creating a harmonious balance of textures and tastes. This vegetarian delight is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients, making it a wholesome and satisfying meal.
In addition to the main recipe, we've included variations to cater to different preferences and dietary restrictions. For a vegan alternative, substitute the Parmesan cheese with a plant-based option like nutritional yeast or cashew parmesan. For a gluten-free version, use your favorite gluten-free pasta. And if you're a fan of spicy dishes, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a touch of heat.
FETTUCCINE WITH ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOMS
Enjoy this delicious pasta and vegetables side dish that's ready in merely 20 minutes!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Pour enough boiling water over dried tomatoes to cover. Let stand 10 minutes; drain. Chop tomatoes.
- Cook and drain fettuccine as directed on package.
- While fettuccine is cooking, heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook asparagus, mushrooms, garlic, parsley and basil in oil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes or until tomatoes are heated.
- Beat cornstarch, salt and pepper into wine and broth in small bowl with wire whisk; stir into vegetable mixture. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth and bubbly; boil and stir 1 minute. Serve over fettuccine. Sprinkle with nuts and cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 580 mg
PESTO ASPARAGUS AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: garlic, asparagus, olive oil, salt, pepper, penne pasta, fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, parmesan cheese, salt, sun-dried tomato, parmesan cheese
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425˚F/220˚C.
- In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil.
- Remove the woody ends of the asparagus and discard. Cut the remaining spears into quarters and place on a baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil, salt, and pepper over the asparagus and toss so each piece is evenly coated. Bake for 10 minutes.
- In the boiling water, cook the penne for 10-12 minutes, or until al dente, and drain.
- Using a blender or food processor, blend basil, pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil until it becomes a paste. Add in Parmesan and salt and blend.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted asparagus, and pesto (about 3 hefty tablespoons). Toss together and serve hot or cold, and top with Parmesan cheese.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 717 calories, Carbohydrate 63 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 24 grams, Sugar 12 grams
PENNE PASTA SALAD WITH SUN DRIED TOMATOES, ASPARAGUS AND BASIL
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to directions. Drain.
- Saute asparagus tips in garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper until tender. Add to the pasta along with the basil and sun-dried tomatoes. Toss to mix. Adjust seasonings as necessary. Refrigerate 1 hour or longer before serving.
FETTUCCINE WITH ASPARAGUS AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
Fettucine teams well with the delicious asparagus. Using a combination green-and-white fettucine give this dish visual appeal as well.
Provided by VickyJ
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook the pasta in plenty of rapidly simmering water until al dente, then drain.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the garlic and sauté over low heat until golden. Add the diced and dried tomatoes, dried basil, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer, then add the asparagus and simmer over medium-low heat, covered, until the asparagus is tender-crisp, about 8 minutes.
- Combine the pasta, asparagus, and sauce in a large serving bowl and toss well. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve at once, passing around the Parmesan to anyone who wishes to top their pasta with it.
- To complete the meal: Make a simple salad with a vinaigrette. Serve with a good store-bought foccacia bread.
ASPARAGUS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES OVER PASTA
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a saucepan and saute the asparagus for about 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes, thyme, parsley and salt and pepper. Saute an additional 3 to 5 minutes. Pour the vegetables over the cooked pasta and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the top.
CREAMY FETTUCCINE WITH ASPARAGUS
Toasted pine nuts add crunch to this combo of fettuccine and asparagus.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small skillet over medium heat, toast pine nuts, stirring often, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook fettuccine until al dente, according to package instructions, adding asparagus during last 5 minutes of cooking. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water; drain.
- Return pasta, asparagus, and reserved pasta water to the pot. Toss with goat cheese, mustard, dill, and toasted pine nuts. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 496 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 25 g
BOW TIE PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES, AND BOURSIN
Although this serves two, it can easily be adapted for more. Garden fresh and quick to make. From Bride and Groom: First and Forever.
Provided by cookiedog
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Put the pine nuts in a dry small skillet over medium heat. Shake constantly until evenly toasted on all sides, about 4 minutes. Set aside.
- Fill a large saucepan three fourths full of water. Bring to a boil over high heat and add kosher salt. (about 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt per quart of water). Add the pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until barely tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the asparagus to the pan and cook until tender-crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain the pasta and asparagus, reserving 3/4 cup of the cooking water.
- Set the pan over medium heat and heat the olive oil. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant and lightly brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Return the pasta and asparagus to the pan, then add the reserved cooking water. Add the tomatoes (if using), Parmesan cheese, Bousin, dill and the 3/4 teaspoons lemon pepper and toss to combine. Stir in the pine nuts. Season with kosher salt to taste and more lemon pepper if necessary.
- Divide the pasta between 2 bowls and garnish with parsley, if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 775.5, Fat 33.6, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 106.8, Sodium 280.5, Carbohydrate 95.7, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 4.5, Protein 27.9
PENNE WITH SHRIMP, ASPARAGUS, AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
Categories Pasta Tomato Vegetable Sauté Basil Shrimp Asparagus White Wine Spring Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oil reserved from tomatoes in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and sauté until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer asparagus to bowl. Add sun-dried tomatoes, shrimp, 1/4 cup basil, garlic, oregano, and crushed red pepper to same skillet and sauté until shrimp are just opaque in center, about 3 minutes. Transfer shrimp mixture to bowl with asparagus. Add broth, wine, and tomato paste to same skillet. Boil until sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes.
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain; return pasta to same pot. Add shrimp mixture, sauce, remaining 1/4 cup basil, and cheese to pasta. Toss over medium heat until warmed through and sauce coats pasta. Season with salt and pepper and serve.
COLORFUL CHICKEN PESTO WITH ASPARAGUS, SUN DRIED TOMATOES AND PEPPERS
Unique and fresh, easy to make and looks gourmet. Great to serve for company. Leftovers are great hot or cold.
Provided by Lucia D
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 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, stirring occasionally, until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chicken strips until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- Pour reserved oil from sun-dried tomatoes into the skillet; cook and stir asparagus in the oil until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add yellow and red bell pepper strips; cook and stir an additional 2 minutes.
- Lightly toss the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cooked pasta into the skillet with chicken and vegetables; stir in pesto sauce and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes and 2 teaspoons of Parmesan cheese to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 760.7 calories, Carbohydrate 58.6 g, Cholesterol 63.3 mg, Fat 43.4 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 39.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 932.2 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the dish will taste. Look for firm, bright green asparagus, plump sun-dried tomatoes, and flavorful Parmesan cheese.
- Cook the asparagus properly: Asparagus should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight crunch. Overcooking will make it mushy and bland.
- Use a good quality olive oil: Olive oil is a key ingredient in this dish, so it's important to use a good quality oil that has a fruity, flavorful taste.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the asparagus, don't overcrowd the pan or the asparagus will steam instead of sautéing. Cook it in batches if necessary.
- Season the dish to taste: Salt and pepper are the basic seasonings for this dish, but you can also add other herbs and spices to taste. Try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes, garlic powder, or Italian seasoning.
Conclusion:
This fettuccine with asparagus and sun-dried tomatoes is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a special occasion. The combination of asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese is a classic combination that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and satisfying pasta dish, give this recipe a try.
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