Lemon, Garlic, And Asparagus Warm Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Lemon, Garlic, And Asparagus Warm Caprese Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound mezze (short) penne pasta; 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into thirds; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons butter; 2 teaspoons lemon juice, or more to taste; 1/2 large shallot, minced; 2 large cloves garlic, minced; 1 large grilled chicken breast, sliced thinly and halved (optional); 1 roma (plum) tomato, diced; 8 leaves fresh basil, torn

Servings: persons

1 pound mezze (short) penne pasta
1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into thirds
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons lemon juice, or more to taste
1/2 large shallot, minced
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1 large grilled chicken breast, sliced thinly and halved (optional)
1 roma (plum) tomato, diced
8 leaves fresh basil, torn

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, until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.
2
Place asparagus into a saucepan, add a little water, and place over medium heat; cover pan and let asparagus steam until bright green and tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain.
3
Heat olive oil with butter and lemon juice in a large saucepan over medium-low heat until butter melts; cook and stir shallot in hot oil and butter mixture until it just begins to soften, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir garlic into shallot mixture and cook until shallot and garlic are opaque, 3 more minutes. Stir asparagus and chicken into mixture; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
4
Toss pasta with chicken and vegetables to combine; mix tomato and basil into salad and serve warm.

799

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound mezze (short) penne pasta, 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into thirds, 1/4 cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Lemon, Garlic, And Asparagus Warm Caprese Pasta Salad 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.

Lemon, Garlic, And Asparagus Warm Caprese Pasta Salad

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