JAW DROPPINGLY DELICIOUS ASPARAGUS PENNE (RACHAEL RAY)

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Recipe taken from "Rachel Ray's Big Orange Book". I haven't tried this yet, however it caught my eye because it has asparagus in it. I am trying to be more healthy and have more veggies in my diet. This book has a vegetarian section in it, which I was real excited about. :]

Provided by marggie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

salt
1 lb thin asparagus, trimmed of ends
1 lb whole wheat penne
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup vegetable stock
3/4 cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, finely chopped, a couple of sprigs
1 lemon, juice of
grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt the water. Drop the asparagus in for 2 minutes, then remove, drain, and chop into 2-inch pieces. Add the pasta to the water and cook to al dente.
  • To a skillet placed over medium heat, add the EVOO and butter. When the butter melts into the oil, add the garlic and gently cook for 2 to 3 minutes, then sprinkle the flour into the pan and cook for 1 minute, stirring. Whisk in the stock, half and half, mustard, and lemon zest. Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and tarragon, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes to thicken. Add the lemon juice, and gently toss the asparagus and pasta with the sauce to coat. Turn off the heat and adjust the salt and pepper to taste, then top with grated cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547.6, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 24.4, Sodium 156.2, Carbohydrate 98.2, Fiber 12.4, Sugar 2, Protein 22.2

Lenford Henry
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This dish was delicious and easy to make. I would definitely recommend it.


Vincent Collard
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This recipe was a hit! The asparagus was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious.


Baddie Thrsher
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but this dish was delicious. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.


Holy Case
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This dish was easy to make and the results were delicious. The asparagus was tender and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Adan Aweyz
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I loved this recipe! The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


space man_ 2007
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This dish was delicious and easy to make. I would definitely recommend it.


Suman Shah
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This recipe was a hit! The asparagus was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious.


Shehzad Safdar
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but this dish was delicious. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.


Emmanuel Ngetich
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This dish was easy to make and the results were delicious. The asparagus was tender and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Imran Meenanak
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I loved this recipe! The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Itx Nomibaloxh
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This was a great recipe! The asparagus was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious.


Mehar Shab
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Janaki Shahi
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This dish was delicious! The asparagus was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Fishy YT
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I'm not usually a fan of asparagus, but this dish changed my mind. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jiniyash Kumar Rajbanshi
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are always impressive. I've made it several times for friends and family and they always rave about it.


Ghulam Fareed
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I made this dish for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The asparagus was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious.


Gpbob Bob
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This asparagus penne dish was a hit! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the asparagus was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.