Asparagus Pasta Salad With Parmesan Dressing Recipe

Name: Asparagus Pasta Salad With Parmesan Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups small shell pasta (uncooked); 1 1/2 lbs asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces, discard tough ends; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced; 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped; 1/4 cup slivered almonds; PARMESAN DRESSING; 2 fresh garlic cloves, minced; 2 -3 anchovy fillets, rinsed with cold water; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; salt and pepper; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 egg yolk (uncooked); 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (freshly grated if possible)

Servings: persons

2 cups small shell pasta (uncooked)
1 1/2 lbs asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces, discard tough ends
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1/4 cup slivered almonds
PARMESAN DRESSING
2 fresh garlic cloves, minced
2 -3 anchovy fillets, rinsed with cold water
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
salt and pepper
1/2 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 egg yolk (uncooked)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (freshly grated if possible)

1
Boil pasta in water until firm-tender (do not overcook, leave firm!) drain, and rinse with cold water; set aside.
2
Steam asparagus until crisp-tender; drain and plunge into very cold or ice water; drain and pat dry with a paper towel.
3
Place all dressing ingredients in a blender, and blend until well mixed (adjusting all ingredients to suit taste).
4
Place the veggies and the cooked pasta shells in a large bowl; toss to combine.
5
Pour the dressing over; toss well to coat.
6
Add in slivered almonds and mix.
7
Chill in the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours before serving.

985

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups small shell pasta (uncooked), 1 1/2 lbs asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces, discard tough ends, 1 red bell pepper, chopped, 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced, and more.

Yes, Asparagus Pasta Salad With Parmesan Dressing falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Asparagus Pasta Salad With Parmesan Dressing

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