Penne With Pistachios, Asparagus, And Cream Recipe

Name: Penne With Pistachios, Asparagus, And Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup pistachio nut, peeled; 1 lb thin asparagus, cut into thirds; 1/4 cup unsalted butter; 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1/3 cup dry white wine; 1 cup half-and-half; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 lb dry penne pasta; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Servings: persons

1/3 cup pistachio nut, peeled
1 lb thin asparagus, cut into thirds
1/4 cup unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 lb dry penne pasta
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

1
Cook the asparagus in a stockpot in boiling salted water, uncovered, over medium-high heat until tender, about 3 minutes. Remove the asparagus, saving the water so the pasta can be prepared in the same pot.
2
Saute garlic in butter in a saute pan over medium heat.
3
Meanwhile start cooking the pasta, according to package directions.
4
Add the asparagus and pepper.
5
Increase heat to high and pour in the wine, stirring for about 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium.
6
Pour the half and half and the cream over asparagus mixture and simmer for 2 minutes.
7
Season with salt.
8
When pasta is done, drain and return to pot.
9
Combine asparagus sauce with pasta, stirring over medium heat.
10
Add cheese, stirring until it melts; transfer to platter.
11
Garnish with pistachio nuts and serve immediately.

762

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

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: 1/3 cup pistachio nut, peeled, 1 lb thin asparagus, cut into thirds, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Penne With Pistachios, Asparagus, And Cream 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 Pistachios, Asparagus, And Cream

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