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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

Asparagus Bake

Asparagus Bake

3.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
55 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 If using raw asparagus: place a steamer basket or insert and two cups of water into a small stock pot. Bring water to a boil and then add the asparagus. Cook until tender but still firm, about 5 minutes. Drain and let cool.
  2. 2 Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Split dinner rolls in half and set top half aside. Tear bottom half of rolls into pieces and spread evenly in pan. Layer asparagus, cheese and ham over bread pieces. Arrange remaining half of rolls on top of other ingredients.
  3. 3 Beat together eggs, milk, onion, salt and pepper. Pour egg mixture into pan and refrigerate over night.
  4. 4 Remove pan from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking and preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  5. 5 Bake uncovered until a knife inserted into center of pan comes out clean, about 55 minutes. Let stand about 10 minutes before cutting.

By Bobbie Pearsall

Asparagus Mushroom Bacon Crustless Quiche

Asparagus Mushroom Bacon Crustless Quiche

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Position oven rack to center position. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Butter a 10-inch pie plate.
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir bacon in the hot skillet until crisp, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove bacon and drain all but 2 tablespoons grease from skillet. Cook and stir asparagus and mushrooms in the remaining bacon grease until asparagus is tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove skillet from heat and toss bacon into asparagus mixture. Spread asparagus-bacon mixture into the prepared pie pan. Sprinkle Swiss cheese over mixture.
  4. 4 Whisk cream, eggs, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Pour egg mixture over asparagus-cheese mixture.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until quiche is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.

By Nikki Wilson

Poached Eggs and Asparagus

Poached Eggs and Asparagus

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a saucepan half way full of water. Bring to a boil and stir in the bouillon cube until dissolved. Crack one egg into a measuring cup or large spoon and gently slip it into the boiling water. Repeat with remaining eggs. Simmer for about 5 minutes over medium heat. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm
  2. 2 Meanwhile, Place the asparagus into a saucepan and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until asparagus is tender, about 4 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 Toast the bread to your desired darkness. Spread butter onto each piece of toast. Top with a slice of cheese, then a poached egg and finally, asparagus. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.

By Melissa Weiner

Chef John's Asparagus Souffle

Chef John's Asparagus Souffle

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook asparagus in a saucepan of boiling water until bright green but still crisp, about 2 minutes. Transfer asparagus to ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour and stir until mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, about 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Whisk milk into butter-flour mixture; bring to a simmer and cook until thick, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and cayenne pepper.
  4. 4 Place milk mixture, garlic, and asparagus in a blender and puree until smooth.
  5. 5 Pour asparagus mixture into a large bowl; stir in egg yolks and Cheddar cheese.
  6. 6 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C)
  7. 7 Generously butter 4 (6-ounce) ramekins
  8. 8 Beat egg whites in a large glass or metal mixing bowl until soft peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the egg whites will form soft mounds rather than a sharp peak
  9. 9 Stir half of egg whites into asparagus cheese mixture until just combined. Gently fold remaining egg whites into mixture.
  10. 10 Fill prepared ramekins about 3/4 full and place on a baking sheet; bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes

By John Mitzewich

Maple Asparagus Mini Frittatas

Maple Asparagus Mini Frittatas

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add asparagus, cover, and steam until tender, 2 to 4 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 6 muffin cups with cooking spray.
  3. 3 Whisk milk, eggs, maple syrup, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
  4. 4 Place 1 asparagus half and about 1 teaspoon onion into each of the prepared muffin cups. Pour about 1/4 cup egg mixture into each muffin cup; sprinkle each with Swiss cheese.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until frittatas are golden and puffed, about 25 minutes. Remove promptly and let cool only a few minutes, as they will deflate, like a souffle.

By amarachi

Asparagus and Mushroom Frittata

Asparagus and Mushroom Frittata

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 Melt butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Stir in asparagus and olive oil; cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in mushrooms; cook about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Whisk eggs, water, and thyme together in a bowl; pour into the skillet. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Transfer skillet to the preheated oven; bake until eggs are no longer runny, 10 to 15 minutes. Top frittata with mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Turn on the broiler and broil until cheeses melt and are lightly browned.

By MAGGIDEW

Asparagus Quiche

Asparagus Quiche

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
50 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place asparagus in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water. Cover and cook until tender but still firm, 2 to 6 minutes. Drain and cool.
  3. 3 Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble and set aside.
  4. 4 Brush pie shells with beaten egg white. Sprinkle crumbled bacon and steamed asparagus into pie shells; sprinkle Swiss cheese over bacon and asparagus.
  5. 5 Beat eggs, half-and-half, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined. Pour egg mixture on top of cheese.
  6. 6 Bake quiches in the preheated oven until filling is set, about 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool to room temperature before serving.

By Michele O'Sullivan

Asparagus Omelet

Asparagus Omelet

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat; add onion and green pepper. Cook and stir until onion is slightly brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in ham and garlic salt.
  2. 2 Beat eggs, asparagus, and milk together with a whisk or a fork in a bowl; pour over ham mixture. Add whole Provolone cheese slices or break them into pieces. Cook until eggs begin to set, about 3 minutes. Gently fold the omelet in half; cook until cheese melts, about 2 minutes.

By Susan Springstead

Asparagus and Swiss Cheese Quiche

Asparagus and Swiss Cheese Quiche

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir asparagus until slightly tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Press pie pastry into a 10-inch deep-dish pie pan.
  3. 3 Combine asparagus, eggs, milk, half-and-half, French-fried onions, Swiss cheese, Cheddar cheese, and green onion in a bowl. Pour into prepared pie pastry.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until center of quiche is set and a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Allow to stand for 10 minutes before serving.

By Graceeh

Asparagus Pie

Asparagus Pie

4.1

Prep
25 min
Cook
45 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch pie pan.
  2. 2 Stir together flour, thyme, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Whisk in milk, then whisk in eggs and lemon zest until batter is smooth.
  3. 3 Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until asparagus is dark green and coated with butter, 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. 4 Transfer asparagus to the prepared pan and pour batter evenly over the top.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until the top is puffed and the edges are browned, 40 to 45 minutes.

By John Mitzewich

Asparagus Omelette

Asparagus Omelette

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble bacon pieces.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; saute onion, tomato, and mushrooms until tender, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Whisk eggs and cream together in a bowl; add bacon, sauteed vegetables, asparagus, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  5. 5 Pour egg mixture into an oven-proof nonstick skillet and cover skillet. Cook over medium-low until cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over omelette.
  6. 6 Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  7. 7 Broil omelette in the preheated oven until a golden crust starts to form on the top, about 2 minutes.

By the newdy foodies

Cheesy Ham and Asparagus Bake

Cheesy Ham and Asparagus Bake

4.4

Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Combine ham, asparagus, onion, and bell pepper in the prepared baking dish. Beat eggs, milk, flour, Parmesan, tarragon, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl; pour over ham mixture.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle top with Cheddar cheese; continue baking until cheese melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

By Bettina J

Spring Vegetable Frittata for Mother

Spring Vegetable Frittata for Mother

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a heavy 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add leek and 1 pinch salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until leeks soften and start to turn translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Add zucchini, jalapeño, and 1 pinch salt; cook until zucchini starts to become tender and pale green, about 5 minutes. Add asparagus; cook until bright green, about 1 minute. Add spinach and 1 pinch salt; cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Stir in potatoes; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Beat eggs in a large bowl until well combined, at least 30 seconds; season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Pour egg mixture over vegetables in the skillet over medium heat; stir in 3 ounces goat-milk feta cheese until evenly distributed. Top with remaining 1 ounce cheese. Transfer skillet to the oven.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until eggs are set, 12 to 15 minutes. Turn on the broiler when frittata nearly set; broil until top browns, 1 to 2 minutes. Cool slightly; serve warm.

By John Mitzewich

Overnight Asparagus Mushroom Strata

Overnight Asparagus Mushroom Strata

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
50 min
Total
595 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until beginning to brown and most of their liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange eight muffin halves, cut-side up, in the bottom of the dish. Tear remaining muffins into smaller pieces and use to fill any open spaces. Sprinkle with 1/2 of the cheese, then top with asparagus pieces, mushrooms, red pepper, and onion.
  3. 3 Whisk milk, eggs, salt, mustard powder, and black pepper together in a bowl; pour over muffins and vegetables. Cover the dish and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  4. 4 The next day, remove the casserole from the refrigerator and let stand for 30 minutes. Spread remaining cheese over the top.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  6. 6 Bake the casserole in the preheated oven until a knife inserted near the edge comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting into squares.

By Shandeen Gemanis

Air Fryer Vegan Tofu and Asparagus Scramble

Air Fryer Vegan Tofu and Asparagus Scramble

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 1/2 cup soy sauce, brown sugar, and mirin in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook until sauce has reduced by half, 5 to 10 minutes. Set aside to cool and thicken.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, place raw almonds into a small bowl and cover with water. Soak for at least 10 minutes, then drain. Cut each almond into thirds or smaller chunks if desired.
  3. 3 Press tofu block between paper towels. Place your hands on the top and bottom of the block and firmly squeeze out extra water. Set aside on a cutting board until ready to use.
  4. 4 Place asparagus spears in one layer across the crisping tray in the air fryer basket. Lightly spritz with olive oil cooking spray.
  5. 5 Set air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and cook asparagus for 10 minutes. Pull basket out after 5 minutes to shake vigorously; return basket and continue cooking. Pour cooked asparagus pieces into a large bowl.
  6. 6 Mix olive oil, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, rice vinegar, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Cut tofu block into 1/2- to 1-inch cubes and add to the bowl. Mix carefully to coat tofu cubes on all sides, keeping cubes as intact as possible. Toss cubes with nutritional yeast.
  7. 7 Place seasoned tofu cubes onto the crisping tray in the air fryer basket. Cook at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 minutes, shaking vigorously after 5 minutes.
  8. 8 Mix tofu cubes and asparagus pieces together, pressing some of the cubes apart into a semi-scrambled texture. Drizzle sweet soy sauce over the mixture and top with chopped almonds.

By Diana71

Tasty Low-Carb Egg and Vegetable Saute

Tasty Low-Carb Egg and Vegetable Saute

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat. Saute asparagus, shallot, green pepper, and Chinese okra until shallot is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomatoes, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, white pepper, chile powder, and cumin. Cook and stir until spices smell toasted, 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour eggs into the pan; cook until edges start to dry, about 2 minutes. Flip mixture over and cook until set, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and sprinkle Thai basil on top.

By ub40swaz

Smoked Salmon-Asparagus Frittata

Smoked Salmon-Asparagus Frittata

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and let cool.
  2. 2 Whisk 10 eggs in a bowl. Add hot sauce, chopped tarragon, chopped chives, lemon zest, salt, and pepper to eggs and whisk.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Dice potatoes once cooled.
  4. 4 Heat an ovenproof pan on medium-high heat and add olive oil. Add onions, potatoes, and asparagus to pan and saute for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add egg mixture to pan. Stir in smoked salmon and Gruyere cheese.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until eggs puff up. Cool for a few minutes and serve.

By Chateau Ste Michelle

Easy Shrimp and Asparagus Quiche

Easy Shrimp and Asparagus Quiche

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
75 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Pour egg whites, eggs, and cottage cheese into a blender; pulse several times to mix and blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Set aside.
  3. 3 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir asparagus and onion in hot oil until asparagus is tender, about 8 minutes. Remove asparagus mixture to a plate and set aside.
  4. 4 Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Season shrimp with salt and black pepper; cook in hot oil until pink and no longer translucent in the center, 5 to 8 minutes.
  5. 5 Fit pie crust into a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate and spread shrimp into crust; top with asparagus mixture. Pour cottage cheese mixture over vegetables and shrimp. Spread Monterey Jack cheese over the top of quiche. Sprinkle green onions over cheese.
  6. 6 Bake quiche in the preheated oven until cheese topping is lightly browned and quiche is set in the center, about 1 hour.

By Melanie

Asparagus and Mushroom Quiche

Asparagus and Mushroom Quiche

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
55 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until evenly brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels, crumble, and set aside.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent. Reduce heat to medium and add portobello mushrooms. Continue cooking until mushrooms are tender. Remove the skillet from heat and set aside.
  4. 4 Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook asparagus in boiling water until just tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Immediately drain and run under cold water to cool. Set aside.
  5. 5 Brush pie shell with beaten egg white. Place onion-mushroom mixture, asparagus, and crumbled bacon into the bottom of pie shell. Sprinkle with Cheddar and feta cheese.
  6. 6 Whisk together eggs, cream, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until smooth. Pour over vegetable-cheese filling in pie shell.
  7. 7 Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until filling is firm and the top is lightly browned, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool to room temperature before serving.

By WendytheQ

Greek Omelet with Asparagus and Feta Cheese

Greek Omelet with Asparagus and Feta Cheese

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir asparagus and red bell pepper until the vegetables start to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in cherry tomatoes, spinach, garlic, oregano, basil, and salt and continue cooking until tomatoes are soft and spinach has cooked down, another 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer vegetables to a plate.
  2. 2 Melt butter in clean skillet over medium heat. Whisk eggs and milk in a bowl and pour into hot butter, swirling skillet to cover entire bottom with egg mixture. Pull up an edge of the omelet with a spatula and tilt pan to allow unset egg to run underneath and cook; continue around pan, lifting omelet edge and tilting pan, until all the egg mixture is set. Sprinkle omelet with salt.
  3. 3 Spoon cooked asparagus mixture onto one side of the omelet and sprinkle with feta and Cheddar cheeses. Gently fold half the omelet over the vegetables and cheese and press edges lightly to seal in the filling. Cook until filling is hot and Cheddar cheese has melted, 1 to 2 more minutes. Cut in slices to serve.

By Valerie Brunmeier

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