Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Linguini with Asparagus, Fennel, and Cream Sauce. This delightful dish combines the delicate sweetness of asparagus, the aromatic earthiness of fennel, and the richness of a creamy sauce, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. The addition of lemon zest and Parmesan cheese adds a refreshing brightness and nutty complexity, while the linguini pasta provides a satisfying foundation for this delectable meal.
Alongside the main recipe, we also present two enticing variations: Linguini with Roasted Asparagus and Lemon Butter Sauce, and Linguini with Asparagus, Fennel, and Shrimp. Each variation offers a unique twist on the classic, allowing you to customize your culinary experience.
Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes are designed to guide you through the process with ease. Detailed instructions, helpful tips, and stunning photographs accompany each recipe, ensuring that you can recreate these dishes with confidence.
So, gather your ingredients, ignite your culinary passion, and embark on a journey of flavors with our Linguini with Asparagus, Fennel, and Cream Sauce, along with its delightful variations. Let your taste buds dance with joy as you savor every bite of this mouthwatering meal.
PASTA WITH CREAMY FENNEL SAUCE
When pureeing fennel one day, I realized its velvety texture would make for a creamy, delicious pasta sauce-without all the guilt. My experiment worked, and now I enjoy this good-for-you pasta sauce all the time. -Deb Schwab, Moraga, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Chop enough fennel fronds to measure 1 tablespoon; reserve, discarding the rest of the tops or saving for another use. Core and slice fennel bulbs. Peel and cube potato. Slice shallot; smash garlic cloves and peel., Place vegetables, milk and broth in a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until tender, 25-30 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid; cool slightly. Stir in reserved cooking liquid, cream cheese, Parmesan, salt and pepper., Process in a blender or food processor until pureed. Return to Dutch oven. Stir in parsley and reserved fennel fronds; keep warm., Cook ravioli according to package directions. Drain. Toss with sauce. If desired, top with additional Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 690mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
CREAMY ASPARAGUS PASTA
A wonderfully satisfying meal that cooks in minutes. Delicious!
Provided by HEIDI S.
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Boil asparagus for 3 to 4 minutes; drain.
- In a large saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Saute garlic and asparagus for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the cream and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add linguine and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and transfer to a serving dish.
- Stir lemon juice into asparagus mixture; pour mixture over pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.8 calories, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 9.9 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 30.9 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
LINGUINE WITH ASPARAGUS
"Don't hesitate to toss in other vegetables you have on hand, like spinach or artichoke hearts," says Nancy.
Provided by Nancy Fuller
Time 30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the asparagus, peas, green beans, spring onions, yellow onion and a pinch of salt. Cook just until the onions soften, about 5 minutes. Add the heavy cream and chicken stock and cook until reduced slightly, about 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook as the label directs. Drain the pasta and transfer to the sauce; toss gently. Transfer everything to a serving bowl. Garnish with the parmesan and basil.
ASPARAGUS LINGUINE
I learnt this technique for cooking asparagus from one of the nonnas I met at the market in Rome. By frying, then adding a little liquid and reducing to a low temperature, you ensure the flavours combine beautifully. Creating emulsification at the very end gives a perfect sauce that's as much about flavour as it is texture.
Provided by Jamie Oliver
Categories main-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook the pasta in a pan of boiling salted water according to the packet instructions. Meanwhile, snap off and discard the woody ends of the asparagus, then finely slice the spears at an angle, leaving the tips whole. Peel and finely slice the garlic, crumble up the dried chillies, and place both in a large frying pan on a medium heat with 2 tablespoons of oil and the butter. When the garlic starts to sizzle, stir in the asparagus. Let it start to fry, then add a spoonful of pasta water, cover, and leave to simmer on a low heat until the pasta is al dente.
- Using tongs, drag the pasta straight into the asparagus pan, letting a little starchy cooking water go with it. Turn the heat off, then finely grate in the pecorino and toss together until the fat, cheese and liquid make a natural creamy sauce--loosen with a little extra cooking water, if needed. Taste and season to perfection, then divide between your plates. Finish with a grating of pecorino and a little lemon zest, to taste.
CREAMY LINGUINI FOR TWO
A very quick and delicious pasta dish with a light, creamy blend of Parmesan cheese and ground nutmeg. Serve with a tossed green salad and some garlic bread.
Provided by SHERRANCE
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for about 7 to 8 minutes or until al dente; drain. Remove from pot, cover and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a small skillet cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Break up into small pieces and set aside.
- In the pasta pot, melt butter over medium-low heat and add cream; heat thoroughly, but do not allow to boil. Combine cooked pasta with butter/cream mixture. Add Parmesan cheese and bacon; toss well. Allow sauce to thicken for a few minutes; add ground white pepper and nutmeg. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 992.4 calories, Carbohydrate 85.8 g, Cholesterol 173 mg, Fat 62.1 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 35.2 g, Sodium 656 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH CREAMY ASPARAGUS
Make and share this Angel Hair Pasta With Creamy Asparagus recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ChefDebs
Categories Vegetable
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Boil asparagus in water for 5 mins, then drain and cool down quickly with cold water.Cut asparagus into 1 inch pieces,set aside.
- In a small skillet melt the butter over med heat and add the onions, garlic and pepper flakes, saute for 5 mins until soft.
- Add the cream, parmesan cheese and lemon juice and simmer for 5 mins until sauce thickens slightly. Add the asparagus and black pepper to the sauce. keep warm.
- Cook the pasta until al dente, drain and serve imediately with the asparagus sauce on top.
- Serve with extra parmesan and red pepper flakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 596.7, Fat 36, SaturatedFat 21.9, Cholesterol 118.8, Sodium 459.2, Carbohydrate 49.7, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 2.5, Protein 20.1
PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH ASPARAGUS AND PEAS
This simple pasta primavera uses a combination of the earliest vegetables available in spring - asparagus, peas and spring onions - making it a true celebration of the season. The sauce works best with springy egg pasta, preferably homemade or a good purchased brand. Make sure not to overcook it; you need the chewy bite to stand up to the gently cooked vegetables. If you can't find good fresh English peas, you can substitute frozen peas, but don't add them until the last minute of cooking.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, lunch, quick, pastas, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil over medium-high heat.
- While the water is coming to a boil, slice snap peas and asparagus stems into 1/4-inch-thick pieces; leave asparagus tips whole.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add snap peas, asparagus, English peas and onion. Cook until vegetables are barely tender (but not too soft or mushy), 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
- Drop pasta into boiling water and cook until al dente (1 to 3 minutes for fresh pasta, more for dried pasta). Drain well and transfer pasta to a large bowl. Immediately toss pasta with vegetables, Parmigiano-Reggiano, crème fraîche and herbs. Season generously with salt and pepper, if needed.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 553, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 76 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 576 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ASPARAGUS CREAM PASTA
Making a cream out of the stalks means that every mouthful of pasta will have a delicious taste of asparagus
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Dinner, Main course, Pasta
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- To prepare the asparagus, cut off and discard the woody ends, then neatly cut the tips away from the stalks. Keep the tips and stalks separate. In a small saucepan bring the cream and garlic to the boil. Take off the heat, remove the garlic, then set the pan aside.
- Cook the stalks in boiling salted water for about 4-5 mins until tender, drain, then tip into the cream with the grated parmesan. Blitz with a hand blender until smooth.
- Cook the pasta according to pack instructions, then throw in the tips 2 mins before the end of cooking time. Gently reheat the cream, drain pasta, then tip into a bowl with the cream. Toss, divide into pasta bowls, top with parmesan shavings and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 931 calories, Fat 47 grams fat, SaturatedFat 26 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 100 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, Sodium 0.53 milligram of sodium
ASPARAGUS LINGUINE
Pasta and asparagus are tossed together in this mildly-seasoned side dish that makes any appealing partner to poultry or fish. "I lightened up the original recipe by reducing the amount of butter and substituting olive oil," informs Carolyn DiPasquale of Middletown, Rhode Island.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet, saute the onion and garlic in oil and butter until tender. Add asparagus; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add wine or broth; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until liquid is reduced. Remove from the heat., Drain linguine; add to asparagus mixture. Add remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cut asparagus and fennel.
- If you don't have heavy cream, you can substitute milk or half-and-half.
- For a richer flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Serve linguini with asparagus fennel cream sauce immediately, garnished with fresh herbs like basil or parsley.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice to the asparagus fennel cream sauce for a brighter flavor.
- Experiment with different types of pasta, such as penne or rigatoni.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon.
- If you like a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- For a healthier version, use whole wheat pasta and low-fat milk.
Conclusion:
Linguini with asparagus fennel cream sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The creamy sauce is rich and flavorful, and the asparagus and fennel add a fresh and crunchy texture. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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