Linguine With Asparagus And Asiago Recipes

ASPARAGUS LINGUINE

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.

LINGUINE WITH ASPARAGUS

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.

PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS

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.

ASPARAGUS SHRIMP LINGUINE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook linguine according to package directions, adding asparagus during the last 3 minutes of cooking., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender. Add shrimp and garlic; cook 2-4 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Stir in broth; cook over medium heat 1-2 minutes or until liquid is almost evaporated. Add Swiss cheese, lemon juice, salt and pepper; stir until cheese is melted., Drain linguine and asparagus, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water. Stir linguine and asparagus into shrimp mixture, adding enough reserved pasta water to moisten pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

ASPARAGUS LINGUINE

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.

PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Boil water for the pasta. Cook as you are preparing the garlic/asparagus sauce. In a skillet, cook garlic, red pepper flakes and hot pepper sauce in heated oil and butter for 2 to 3 minutes. Add asparagus, salt and pepper; saute until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese, mix well. Pour over hot pasta and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

SPRINGTIME BOW TIES WITH HAM AND ASIAGO

Steps:

• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water 10 minutes. Add asparagus; boil until crisp-tender and pasta is tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes longer. Drain pasta and asparagus in colander.
• Meanwhile, heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ham and cook until just brown, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes. Add wine; boil until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add cream; bring to simmer. Stir in cheese and 3/4 cup green onions. Add pasta and asparagus and toss with sauce to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup onions and serve.

PENNE PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut the asparagus into one inch pieces; reserving the tips.
• Cook asparagus in 5 quarts of water until very tender 6-8 minutes.
• Reserve the water by using a slotted spoon to remove the asparagus to a colander.
• Put the drained asparagus in a food processor.
• Cook the tips for 3-5 minutes until just tender.
• Remove from water with slotted spoon, reserving the water.
• Puree the stems with the lemon zest and oil and 1/2 cup of the asparagus water.
• Cook the pasta in the asparagus water to your liking.
• Drain the pasta saving 2 cups of the water.
• Combine the pasta, asparagus sauce and add asparagus water if the sauce is too thick- a little at a time.
• Stir in tips and grated cheese.
• Stir until cheese is melted.
• Serve with a light dusting of chopped parsley.

ASPARAGUS ASIAGO

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400.
• Put asparagus on a baking sheet, and drizzle with oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
• Spread in one layer.
• Roast 15 mins., or until tips are lightly browned, and just fork tender.
• Shave cheese onto asparagus. Toss gently.

SPAGHETTI WITH ASPARAGUS, SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS, LEMON, AND CHIVES

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Transfer pasta to large wide bowl.
• Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter with oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots; sauté 1 minute. Add shiitake mushrooms; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté shiitake mixture until soft, about 6 minutes. Add lemon juice; cook 1 minute. Add broth and lemon peel. Bring to boil, then reduce to medium and simmer until liquid is reduced by half, about 6 minutes. Add asparagus to mushroom mixture; simmer until asparagus turns bright green, about 2 minutes. Add chives and remaining 2 tablespoons butter and stir until butter melts. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
• Pour sauce over pasta; toss to coat. Top with shaved Asiago and serve.
• *Available at some supermarkets, and at Italian markets and specialty food stores.

LINGUINE WITH ASPARAGUS AND ASIAGO

Steps:

• Place 3 qts. of water in Dutch oven. Cover, and bring to a boil over high heat.
• Drop asparagus into boiling water. Boil 1-2 mins., or until crisp-tender. Remove with slotted spoon. Rinse under cold water. Drain.
• Add linguine to boiling water. Cook according to package directions, until al dente. Drain.
• Combine linguine and butter in lg. bowl. Toss gently until butter is melted.
• Add asparagus, cheese, sour cream, and olives. Toss gently until linguine is coated, and cheese is melted.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Serve immediately.