Penne With Asparagus, Pistachios, And Mint Recipe

Name: Penne With Asparagus, Pistachios, And Mint
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked whole-grain penne pasta; 5 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1 1/2-inch pieces; 3 green onions, chopped, white and green parts divided; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons butter; 1.5 ounces pecorino Romano cheese, grated (about 1/3 cup); 1/4 cup chopped pistachios; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Servings: persons

8 ounces uncooked whole-grain penne pasta
5 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1 1/2-inch pieces
3 green onions, chopped, white and green parts divided
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons butter
1.5 ounces pecorino Romano cheese, grated (about 1/3 cup)
1/4 cup chopped pistachios
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

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Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid. Return pasta and 1/4 cup reserved cooking liquid to pan. Cover and keep warm over low heat.
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Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add asparagus; saute 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in white parts of green onions and garlic; cook 30 seconds. Add wine; cook 1 minute. Add asparagus mixture, salt, and pepper to pasta mixture. Stir in remaining 2 teaspoons oil, remaining green onions, butter, and cheese. Divide pasta evenly among 4 bowls. Sprinkle evenly with pistachios and mint.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces uncooked whole-grain penne pasta, 5 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1 1/2-inch pieces, 3 green onions, chopped, white and green parts divided, and more.

Yes, Penne With Asparagus, Pistachios, And Mint 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, Pistachios, And Mint

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