PENNE WITH ASPARAGUS-LEMON SAUCE
Take advantage of the seasonal bounty of asparagus and make this wonderful pasta. By using the water from the asparagus and pasta you will retain some minerals that would ordinarily be lost!
Provided by TishT
Categories Penne
Time 50m
Yield 5-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Snap the tough butt ends off the asparagus or peel to the tender core.
- Cut the stmes into 1" pieces.
- Reserve the asparagus tips Bring 5-6 qts water to rolling boil, add 2-3 Tbs salt, and cook asparagus stems for 6-8 minutes until soft and totally tender.
- Remove stems with slotted spoon, refresh in cold water, and drain Cook the tips in the boiling water for 3-5 minutes until tender, remove with a slotted spoon, refresh in cold wate, and drain.
- Reserve asparagus cooking water.
- Puree the stems in a food processor with lemon zest, extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 cup asparagus cookign water, and salt and pepper to taste; transfer the sauce to a 3 qt pot.
- Return the remaining asparagus cooking water to a rolling boil, add the pasta, and cook until it still offers considerable resistance to the tooth, around three quarters of the recommended cooking time.
- Drain, reserving 2 cups of pasta water.
- Add pasta, asparagus tips, and 1/2 cup starchy water to asparagus stem puree and cook ina 3 qt pot over highest heat, stirring for 3-5 minutes until pasta is almost cooked and sauce coats pasta.
- Add more pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, if sauce becomes too dry.
- Sauce should surround pasta but be slightly liquid since cheese will thicken it.
- Add the grated Parmigiano, heat for an additional minute to melt the cheese and serve immediately.
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Tylo Kenny
[email protected]Overall, this recipe is a winner. It's easy to make, delicious, and healthy. I highly recommend it!
Njabulo Mblangwe
[email protected]This dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to be a hit. I always serve it with a glass of white wine, and it's the perfect meal for a special occasion.
Iraq Phone
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've made it with different types of pasta, and I've even added other vegetables, like broccoli or zucchini. It's always delicious, and it's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.
Pappu kumar
[email protected]This pasta dish is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The lemon sauce is so light and refreshing, and the asparagus adds a nice crunch. I always double the recipe because it goes so fast.
Stela Taletovic
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of asparagus, but I loved this dish! The lemon sauce is so flavorful and the asparagus is cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again, even when I don't have leftover asparagus.
meowscles
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover asparagus. I had some leftover from a previous meal, and this was the perfect way to use it up. The dish came together quickly and easily, and it was absolutely delicious.
Next Doctor K2
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the lemon sauce, but I'm so glad I tried it! It's so creamy and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with the asparagus and penne. This dish is definitely a new favorite.
Nana Vice
[email protected]Yum! This pasta dish is so delicious and refreshing. The lemon sauce is tangy and bright, and the asparagus is perfectly crisp. I love that it's a relatively healthy dish, too. Will definitely be making this again soon.
Gouenji Shuuya
[email protected]This dish is a great way to showcase fresh spring asparagus. The lemon sauce is light and flavorful, and the asparagus is cooked to perfection. I added a bit of grated Parmesan cheese on top, and it was heavenly. Definitely a keeper!
Palchan Kolhi
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting pasta recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The asparagus and lemon sauce are a match made in heaven, and the penne cooks up perfectly al dente. Will definitely be making this again!
Noah Childers
[email protected]This pasta dish is a delightful symphony of flavors - the zesty lemon sauce perfectly complements the crisp asparagus and tender penne. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were stunning. Highly recommend!