Asparagus pasta sauce: A delightful twist on classic flavors
This is a simple pasta sauce that serves as a great alternative to pesto. It's perfect for quick and light lunches on busy days, allowing you to savor what's fresh and delicious right now.
The season for green asparagus is in full swing and will last until the end of June. It's worth taking advantage of this and enjoying it to the fullest. If you're looking for an alternative to the classic asparagus with hollandaise sauce, try a delicious asparagus sauce for pasta. It pleasantly envelops the pasta and is sure to delight.
Asparagus sauce for pasta
Asparagus is usually eaten whole, with the stem removed beforehand, and sometimes ends up in cream soups. In this recipe, however, it transforms into a smooth sauce that pairs wonderfully with pasta. It's creamy, delicate in taste, and so delicious that it quickly rivals even pesto.
Whether you choose tubes, spirals, spaghetti, or ribbons, any type of pasta works well with this asparagus sauce. The stalks become soft after frying, so you don't need a high-powered blender. This dish impresses with its subtlety and wins over even the youngest family members.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound of green asparagus
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- ½ cup of heavy cream
- 10.5 ounces of your favorite pasta
- 3-4 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Wash the asparagus and cut off the woody ends.
- Cut off the tips and set them aside for later; chop the remaining parts into smaller pieces.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet and sauté the asparagus pieces.
- When they begin to brown, add the chopped garlic.
- Transfer to a blender, add the cream, and blend. If the sauce is too thick, you can add more cream or a little water.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
- Transfer the cooked al dente pasta to the skillet, add the asparagus sauce and grated Parmesan, and mix thoroughly over low heat.
- Sauté the reserved asparagus tips in butter.
Place the finished pasta on plates and garnish with asparagus tips. If desired, you can top it with grilled, fried, or air-fried chicken breast. Parmesan lovers can sprinkle the finished dish with an extra portion of cheese. Enjoy your meal!
