Creamy Asparagus Pasta Recipe

Name: Creamy Asparagus Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces whole-wheat penne pasta; 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 1 1/2 cups whole milk; 4 teaspoons whole-grain mustard; 4 teaspoons flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons minced garlic; 2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon, or 1/2 teaspoon dried; 1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Servings: persons

8 ounces whole-wheat penne pasta
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups whole milk
4 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
4 teaspoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon, or 1/2 teaspoon dried
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 3 minutes less than the package directions. Add asparagus and continue cooking until the pasta and asparagus are just tender, 3 minutes more. Drain and return to the pot.
2
Meanwhile, whisk milk, mustard, flour, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant and lightly browned, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Whisk in the milk mixture. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, and cook until thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in tarragon, lemon zest and juice.
3
Stir the sauce into the pasta-asparagus mixture. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until the sauce is thick, creamy and coats the pasta, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup Parmesan. Divide the pasta among 4 bowls and top with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces whole-wheat penne pasta, 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch pieces, 1 1/2 cups whole milk, 4 teaspoons whole-grain mustard, and more.

Yes, Creamy Asparagus Pasta 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.

Creamy Asparagus Pasta

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