Penne With Asparagus And Cream Sauce Recipe

Name: Penne With Asparagus And Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the pasta; 1 lb dry penne pasta; 1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus; 1 teaspoon olive oil; For the Sauce; 3 tablespoons butter; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour; 1/4 cup white wine; 4 tablespoons heavy cream; 1 cup skim milk; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 4 ounces aged gouda cheese, shredded; salt and pepper; 2 ounces walnuts, toasted and chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

For the pasta
1 lb dry penne pasta
1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus
1 teaspoon olive oil
For the Sauce
3 tablespoons butter
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
1/4 cup white wine
4 tablespoons heavy cream
1 cup skim milk
2 teaspoons dried basil
4 ounces aged gouda cheese, shredded
salt and pepper
2 ounces walnuts, toasted and chopped (optional)

1
Prepare pasta according to box directions.
2
While pasta is cooking, wash asparagus, break off the woody stems and arrange on a cookie sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and salt and pepper. Broil for 5-10 minutes until the asparagus is tender (to your personal taste). Once cooked, chop asparagus roughly and toss it with drained pasta in a large serving bowl.
3
Melt butter in a sauce pan and add garlic, sauteing until it is turning golden and fragrant. Remove from heat.
4
Whisk in wheat flour to form a roux, being careful to avoid any lumps. When it is perfectly smooth, add white wine, whisking to incorporate.
5
Return saute pan to the heat, allow alcohol to evaporate (should take about 30 seconds) and immediately whisk in heavy cream.
6
Continuing to whisk, add shredded Gouda and stir gently until it melts. Once melted, add remaining ingredients and bring to temp., or just until the sauce begins to bubble.
7
Pour sauce over pasta and asparagus. Toss and garnish with toasted walnuts, if desired.

1033

kcal

Calories

Fat

143

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the pasta, 1 lb dry penne pasta, 1 1/2 lbs fresh asparagus, 1 teaspoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Penne With Asparagus And Cream Sauce 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.

Penne With Asparagus And Cream Sauce

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