Cheesy Farfalle with Asparagus, Mushrooms and Toasted Walnuts Recipe

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.

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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 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.

Cheesy Farfalle with Asparagus, Mushrooms and Toasted Walnuts

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