Penne With Blue Cheese Pesto Walnuts And Asparagus Recipes

BEEF AND BLUE CHEESE PENNE WITH PESTO

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper. Grill steaks, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 5-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)., Drain pasta; transfer to a large bowl. Add spinach, tomatoes, pesto and walnuts; toss to coat. Cut steak into thin slices. Serve pasta mixture with beef; sprinkle with cheese.

PENNE WITH BLUE CHEESE, PESTO, WALNUTS, AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add salt and stir in the penne. Reduce to medium-high and cook penne, uncovered, until al dente, 6-7 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet and bake in preheated 350-degree o ven until lightly toasted, 4-5 minutes.
• Place pesto and blue c heese in a large serving bowl and using a fork, mash the blue cheese into the pesto.
• Rinse asparagus spears and snap off and discard their tough ends. Break spears into 1 1/2-inch long pieces.
• During the last 3 minutes of the penne cooking time, add asparagus to pot and cook until bright green and crisp-tender. Drain penne and asparagus well in colander. Add to the bowl with the pesto and stir to coat them well. Top with toasted walnuts and serve at once.

PENNE WITH ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Melt butter with oil in heavy large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and sauté 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer asparagus to bowl. Add onions and garlic to Dutch oven. Sauté until light golden, about 10 minutes. Add tomatoes with their juices, oregano and crushed red pepper. Bring sauce to boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until sauce thickens slightly, breaking up tomatoes with back of spoon and stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
• Return asparagus to sauce. Cook until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Add penne and 1/2 cup cheese. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer pasta to large bowl. Serve, passing additional cheese separately.

PENNE WITH ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Bring large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta; stir to prevent sticking. Cook pasta until just tender, according to package directions, about 10 minutes. Drain well.
• Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 6 to 7 minutes.
• Stir in tomato sauce and half-and-half or soymilk, increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Add asparagus and tarragon and reduce heat to low. Partially cover and cook until asparagus are tender and sauce is slightly thickened, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Add pasta to asparagus mixture along with salt and pepper. Toss until well coated. Serve hot.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS W/ BLUE CHEESE & TOASTED WALNUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425.
• Trim and wash asparagus then arrange in a shallow roasting pan.
• Drizzle olive oil over asparagus and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Toss asparagus to evenly coat.
• Roast in oven for 10-12 minutes.
• Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with blue cheese, then top with walnuts.

ASPARAGUS AND BLUE CHEESE PIE

Steps:

• Peel the asparagus from underneath the head towards the base and cut off the dry ends.
• Bring a large pan of water, with a little salt, to boil.
• Place the asparagus in the boilig water and cook for approximately 5 minutes.
• Mix the cream, cheese, the eggs and the salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.
• Preheat the oven to 200 *C.
• Spray an oven dish with cooking spray.
• Place phyllo pastry (one layer) in the oven dish.
• baste the pastry with olive oil and put on the next layer of pastry.
• Repeat until all 5 sheets have been used.
• Place asparagus spears in the dish alternating the direction of the heads from one side to the other.
• Pour the cheese mixture over the asparagus.
• Bake in the middle of the oven for 35 minutes or until golden brown.
• Serve with a fresh tomatoe salad.

AWESOME ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In medium fry pan (preferably non stick), heat oil and butter on med-high heat. Place asparagus in pan trying to get in a single layer so all can cook evenly. Season with the salt and pepper (adjusting to taste), cover with a lid to help "steam" the asparagus for about 5-6 minutes, tossing occasionally with tongs.
• When done to your likeness of crisp or tender, toss in the parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

BLUE CHEESE AND ASPARAGUS SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large bowl with ice water and set aside.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the asparagus and cook until crisp-tender.
• Drain the asparagus and plunge into the ice bath for 1 minute, then drain and set aside.
• Whisk together the orange juice and olive oil.
• Toss the asparagus, blue cheese and oranges together and drizzle over the dressing.
• Toss gently and sprinkle with salt to taste.