Cheesy Farfalle with Asparagus, Mushrooms and Toast

Name: Cheesy Farfalle with Asparagus, Mushrooms and Toasted Walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 x salt; 1 pound pasta farfalle; 3 tablespoons olive oil or butter, or half butter and half oil; 1 each onions chopped; 1 pound mushrooms crimini, thickly sliced; 2 cloves garlic freshly minced; 1 pound asparagus thin, trimmed, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces; 1 cup mascarpone cheese or cream cheese; 1 pinch nutmeg freshly grated; 3/4 cup walnuts coarsely chopped, toasted; 4 tablespoons parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated

Servings: persons

1 x salt
1 pound pasta farfalle
3 tablespoons olive oil or butter, or half butter and half oil
1 each onions chopped
1 pound mushrooms crimini, thickly sliced
2 cloves garlic freshly minced
1 pound asparagus thin, trimmed, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
1 cup mascarpone cheese or cream cheese
1 pinch nutmeg freshly grated
3/4 cup walnuts coarsely chopped, toasted
4 tablespoons parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Stir in the farfalle and cook until al dente, stirring occasionally, 11 to 13 minutes.
3
Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
4
Meanwhile, heat the oil or melt the butter in a heavy large skillet over medium heat.
5
Add the onions, stirring often, and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the onions are soft and browned.
6
Stir in the mushrooms and saute until tender and most of the juices have evaporated, about 5 minutes more.
7
Stir in the asparagus and saute until the asparagus is crisp-tender, 4 to 6 minutes.
8
Stir in the farfalle.
9
Stir in the mascarpone or cream cheese and nutmeg and toss until the cheese coats the pasta, adding the reserved cooking liquid 1/4 cup at a time to moisten.
10
Stir in 1/2 cup of toasted walnuts.
11
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
12
Mound the pasta in a large bowl.
13
Sprinkle with the parmesan and remaining 1/4 cup of walnuts.
14
Serve.

993

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 x salt, 1 pound pasta farfalle, 3 tablespoons olive oil or butter, or half butter and half oil, 1 each onions chopped, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Farfalle with Asparagus, Mushrooms and Toasted Walnuts falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cheesy Farfalle with Asparagus, Mushrooms and Toasted Walnuts

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