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Asparagus and Tomato Panzanella

Asparagus and Tomato Panzanella

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Toss bread cubes, ¼ cup oil, and garlic together on a large baking sheet; season with salt and black pepper.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until toasted, about 15 minutes, stirring and flipping bread cubes about halfway through. Cool.
  4. 4 Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water; set aside. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil; cook asparagus in the boiling water until bright green and just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer asparagus to ice water to cool. Drain; dry on a clean towel. Cut asparagus into thirds.
  5. 5 Toss bread cubes, asparagus, cucumber, yellow tomatoes, onion, olives, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and capers in a large bowl. Whisk vinegar and remaining ¼ cup oil in a small bowl; season with salt and black pepper. Pour vinaigrette over bread mixture; toss to combine. Set aside before serving for 20 minutes.

By Sarahscakes

Easy Asparagus Casserole

Easy Asparagus Casserole

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
  2. 2 Layer 1 ½ cans of asparagus in the prepared casserole dish. Top with 1 can mushroom soup, ½ of the sliced hard-boiled eggs, and 1 cup of crushed crackers. Repeat layers with remaining asparagus, soup, sliced eggs, and crackers.
  3. 3 Cover and bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove cover and top with shredded cheese. Cover and bake an additional 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

By Peggy

Air Fryer Asparagus and Tomatoes

Air Fryer Asparagus and Tomatoes

Prep
5 min
Cook
4 min
Total
14 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Add asparagus and grape tomatoes. Stir to combine and let sit for 5 minutes while you preheat the air fryer.
  2. 2 Preheat the air fryer to 370 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Add asparagus and tomato mixture to the air fryer basket.
  4. 4 Cook in the air fryer until vegetables are tender, about 4 minutes.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Sautéed Asparagus and Mushrooms

Sautéed Asparagus and Mushrooms

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Trim stem ends from asparagus, then cut spears into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
  2. 2 Heat refined coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cremini mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in asparagus; cook until bright green and tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic in the last minute of cooking. Season with flaky salt and black pepper.

By VirginiaWillis

Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan

Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spray the inside of a 9x13 casserole dish with olive oil cooking spray. Place asparagus in the dish and lightly spray spears with cooking spray.
  3. 3 Sprinkle asparagus with Parmesan cheese, sea salt, and garlic powder.
  4. 4 Roast in preheated oven until fork easily punctures thickest part of stem, about 12 minutes.
  5. 5 Enjoy!

By Diane

Creamed Asparagus on Toast

Creamed Asparagus on Toast

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Place asparagus into a large pot or skillet and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 Mix 3 tablespoons butter and flour together in the same pot over medium-low heat until flour is dissolved and mixture is smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Add milk, asparagus, and salt to butter-flour mixture and simmer until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Spread about 1 teaspoon butter onto each piece of toast. Pour creamed asparagus over each piece of toast.

By Bud Stonerook

Asparagus Stir-Fry

Asparagus Stir-Fry

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a bowl, mix the broth, sherry, soy sauce, cider vinegar, cornstarch, sugar, dry mustard, and salt.
  2. 2 Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Mix the asparagus into the skillet, coating with the oil. Cook and stir 5 minutes, until tender but firm. Pour the broth mixture over the asparagus, and continue cooking 5 minutes, until thickened and heated through.

By LEXJAM

Air Fryer Asparagus and Tomatoes with Balsamic Drizzle

Air Fryer Asparagus and Tomatoes with Balsamic Drizzle

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's directions.
  2. 2 Pour balsamic vinegar into a microwave-safe container. Cook on high power until vinegar is reduced by half, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. Set aside.
  3. 3 Combine asparagus, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and toss until well combined. Spread out vegetables in the air fryer basket in a single layer. You might need to cook in batches.
  4. 4 Cook in the air fryer until asparagus is lightly browned and the tomatoes begin to burst, about 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Place vegetables on a serving platter and drizzle with reduced balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle with feta cheese and serve warm.

By Bibi

Asparagus with Lime and Ginger

Asparagus with Lime and Ginger

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour about 1 inch of water into the bottom half of a steamer pan set, and place over medium heat. Place the asparagus in the top half of the steamer pan set; steam until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the asparagus and arrange on a serving platter.
  2. 2 Whisk the lime juice, lime zest, cilantro, ginger, and sugar together in a bowl; stream the vegetable oil into the mixture while whisking. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over the asparagus.

By TerryWilson

Perfect Pickled Asparagus

Perfect Pickled Asparagus

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Trim asparagus bottoms; pack loosely into a 1 quart jar.
  2. 2 Bring water, vinegar, sugar, jalapeño, thyme, garlic, Old Bay, bay leaves, salt, and peppercorns to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Boil 1 minute.
  3. 3 Pour enough hot liquid over asparagus in the jar to completely immerse. Cover; cool to room temperature. Store refrigerated for 24 hours to blend flavors before serving.

By JOHNNYDEEZ

Pesto Penne Primavera

Pesto Penne Primavera

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make pesto: Combine basil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic in a food processor; blend until well combined and consistency is that of fresh pesto.
  2. 2 Start pasta: Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook penne in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil over the pasta and toss to coat.
  3. 3 While the pasta is cooking, heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pine nuts and toss in hot oil until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes; remove to a plate and set aside.
  4. 4 Add asparagus, zucchini, olives, red pepper, and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet; cook and stir until hot, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir pine nuts into the vegetable mixture.
  5. 5 Add cooked pasta and about 1/4 cup of the pesto, or more to your liking, to the skillet and toss to combine.
  6. 6 Serve in bowls topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

By Mikey's Kitchen

Green Bean and Asparagus Salad

Green Bean and Asparagus Salad

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Toss green bean pieces and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl until the green beans are evenly coated; spread onto a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Roast green beans in preheated oven until tender, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Toss asparagus pieces and 1 tablespoon oil in a bowl until the asparagus is evenly coated; spread onto the baking sheet with the partially roasted green beans.
  5. 5 Continue roasting the green bean and asparagus mixture until tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
  6. 6 Toss the roasted green beans and asparagus with red onion, cherry tomatoes, and parsley in a large bowl; season with kosher salt and black pepper. Drizzle with olive oil to taste, if desired.

By Sarah

Cream of Thyme Asparagus Soup

Cream of Thyme Asparagus Soup

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onions, mushrooms, and garlic; cook and stir until onions soften, about 5 minutes. Add asparagus, wine, thyme, and black pepper; cook and stir until asparagus is tender, about 5 minutes. Pour in 2 cups broth; simmer until flavors combine, 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Purée soup with an immersion blender until smooth; stir in cream. Add remaining 1 cup broth until soup reaches desired consistency; simmer until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.

By Sara

Couscous Primavera

Couscous Primavera

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine couscous, green onion, jalapeño, olive oil, cumin, cayenne pepper, and black pepper in a large bowl; stir until olive oil is completely incorporated.
  2. 2 Bring vegetable stock, asparagus, and peas to a boil in a saucepan over high heat.
  3. 3 Pour stock, asparagus, and peas over couscous mixture; shake the bowl to settle couscous into liquid. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then stir in mint and season with salt and pepper to taste.

By John Mitzewich

Eggplant Mixed Grill

Eggplant Mixed Grill

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
12 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large resealable plastic bag, mix the olive oil, parsley, oregano, basil, vinegar, kosher salt, pepper, and garlic. Place the onion, asparagus, mushrooms, eggplant, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper into the bag. Seal, and marinate 2 hours in the refrigerator, turning occasionally
  2. 2 Preheat the grill for high heat.
  3. 3 Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill the vegetables 6 minutes on each side, until tender.

By kelcampbell

Quinoa, Asparagus, and Feta Salad

Quinoa, Asparagus, and Feta Salad

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour water into a saucepan and bring to a boil; add quinoa and salt, stir, cover saucepan with a lid, and reduce heat to low. Simmer mixture until quinoa is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat, let quinoa rest for 5 minutes, and transfer quinoa to a bowl to cool.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook uncovered until tender but still crisp, 2 to 3 minutes; drain in a colander and immediately immerse asparagus in ice water for several minutes until cold to stop the cooking process. Drain.
  3. 3 Stir asparagus, feta cheese, almonds, green onions, parsley, thyme, and lemon zest into quinoa.
  4. 4 Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, honey, garlic, Dijon mustard, and black pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture and stir gently to combine.

By AnnInLondon

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spread prosciutto slices with Neufchatel cheese. Wrap slices around 2 or 3 asparagus spears. Arrange wrapped spears in a single layer on a medium baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until asparagus is tender.

By Trish

Asparagus Wrapped in Crisp Prosciutto

Asparagus Wrapped in Crisp Prosciutto

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and coat with olive oil.
  2. 2 Wrap one slice of prosciutto around each asparagus spear, starting at the bottom, and spiraling up to the tip. Place the wrapped spears on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Remove, and shake the pan back and forth to roll the spears over. Return to the oven until asparagus is tender and prosciutto is crisp, another 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

By Teresa Haider

Asparagus Sformato

Asparagus Sformato

Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spread asparagus out in one layer. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; mix.
  2. 2 Bake in the preheated oven until asparagus is tender, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, saute pancetta in a skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  4. 4 Remove asparagus from the oven. Cut off asparagus tips and set aside. Puree asparagus stalks in a blender.
  5. 5 Reduce oven temperature to 315 degrees F (160 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan with butter and sprinkle with 1/2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.
  6. 6 Beat eggs with an electric mixer until foamy, 3 to 5 minutes. Carefully fold in milk, remaining Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Fold in pureed asparagus. Pour mixture into the prepared loaf pan. Place asparagus tips on top in a decorative pattern.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until sformato is lightly browned and starts to pull away from the edges, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven, cool for a few minutes, and serve.

By miche

Blue Cheese and Asparagus Pizza

Blue Cheese and Asparagus Pizza

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place asparagus on a baking sheet; drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Bake the asparagus in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
  4. 4 While asparagus is baking, spread the pizza sauce over the pizza crust. Distribute asparagus pieces and crumbles of blue cheese evenly over the pizza.
  5. 5 Return pizza to center rack of preheated oven; bake until the cheese is melted and bubbling, 8 to 10 more minutes.

By Cait

Pan-Fried Asparagus

Pan-Fried Asparagus

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil, salt, and pepper; cook and stir until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  3. 3 Add asparagus and cook until fork-tender, turning asparagus often to ensure even cooking, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Serve and enjoy!

By Kim

Lemon Asparagus Pasta

Lemon Asparagus Pasta

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes. Penne will still be slightly firm.
  2. 2 Stir asparagus into the pot with the boiling penne pasta and bring back to a boil; cook until pasta is al dente and asparagus is tender-crisp but still bright green, about 3 more minutes. Drain pasta and asparagus.
  3. 3 Place penne and asparagus into a large bowl; lightly stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly combined.

By Chop Suey

Creamy Ham and Asparagus Fettuccine

Creamy Ham and Asparagus Fettuccine

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in fettuccini and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir asparagus into pot during last 5 minutes of cooking; drain and transfer to a large bowl.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat cream and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until begins to bubble; stir in Parmesan, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne. Continue cooking until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally. Stir in ham until heated through.
  3. 3 Stir sauce into pasta and asparagus; toss until well combined. Serve immediately.

By STEPHNDON

Chicken and Asparagus Fettuccine

Chicken and Asparagus Fettuccine

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Add asparagus during the last 3 to 5 minutes of cooking. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl.
  2. 2 In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine butter and half-and-half. Cook until thick and bubbly. Season with garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir in Parmesan cheese and chicken, and heat through.
  3. 3 Pour sauce over pasta and asparagus, and toss to coat.

By STEPHNDON

Asparagus with Pecans and Parm

Asparagus with Pecans and Parm

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Steam the asparagus spears in a basket-style steamer over boiling water until tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and remove to a serving dish; keep warm.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, melt half of the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once melted (it's ok if it begins to brown), stir in the sliced mushrooms, and cook until they brown, soften, and begin to release their liquid; pour into a serving dish, and set aside. Melt the remaining butter in the skillet, and stir in the onions. Cook until the onions soften and turn translucent, about 3 minutes. Season with garlic powder, basil, salt and pepper. Stir in the chopped pecans, and cook for a minute more.
  3. 3 Sprinkle the onion mixture with half of the Parmesan cheese, and stir in the reserved mushrooms. Pour over the asparagus in the serving dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese.

By Carrie Causey

Shrimp and Asparagus Fettuccine

Shrimp and Asparagus Fettuccine

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Separate asparagus tips from remaining pieces.
  2. 2 Heat 3/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic in hot oil until it begins to turn brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in asparagus (not the tips); season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until tender but still bright green, about 10 minutes. Add asparagus tips; cook and stir for 5 minutes.
  3. 3 While the asparagus is cooking, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in fettuccine and return to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well.
  4. 4 Return fettuccine to the pot. Drizzle 2 teaspoons olive oil over noodles; toss to coat. Cover to keep warm.
  5. 5 Use a slotted spoon to transfer asparagus from the skillet to a plate; leave excess oil in the skillet.
  6. 6 Pat shrimp dry with paper towels, then place into the hot skillet. Sprinkle shrimp with seafood seasoning and cook over medium-high heat until bright pink on the outside and opaque in the center. Stir in asparagus and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 more minutes.
  7. 7 Stir shrimp and asparagus into the cooked fettuccine. Add Parmesan cheese and toss to coat, adding more olive oil if needed to generously coat all ingredients.

By Dewski

Asparagus Lasagna

Asparagus Lasagna

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain. Cut noodles in half crosswise.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, melt margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook until just fragrant. Stir in flour until no lumps remain; gradually stir in milk. Season with thyme; simmer until thick. Remove sauce from heat.
  3. 3 Grease a 9x9-inch microwave-safe glass baking dish. Layer noodles, sauce, asparagus, ham, and mozzarella in the prepared baking dish; repeat layers twice more, starting each layer with noodles and finishing with mozzarella.
  4. 4 Cover the dish with a microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap; microwave on high until cheese is melted and bubbly, 9 to 10 minutes (time may vary depending on your microwave). Set aside before serving, 5 to 10 minutes.

By Wendy Hansen

Creamy Penne Pasta Primavera

Creamy Penne Pasta Primavera

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat-high heat; saute asparagus and carrots until tender yet firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and garlic; saute until garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. 3 Stir Parmesan cheese, cream, and black pepper into vegetable mixture until cheese melts and sauce is smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Add pasta to sauce and toss to coat.

By gretchen

Easy Asparagus Frittata

Easy Asparagus Frittata

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil and butter in a 9-inch nonstick pan over medium heat and cook asparagus, stirring occasionally, until soft but still firm to the bite, 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Beat eggs in a bowl until frothy. Stir in Parmesan cheese and milk; season with salt and pepper. Pour egg mixture over asparagus and cook until eggs are set, 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Invert frittata onto a plate and garnish with parsley.

By Marianne