Spring Asparagus Angel Hair Pasta Recipe

Name: Spring Asparagus Angel Hair Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs asparagus; salt, for water; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 8 garlic cloves, shaved thin and julienned; 1 cup shallot, peeled and julienned; 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes; 2 lemons, juice of; 3/4 cup fresh chives, chopped fine; 1 lb angel hair pasta; salt and pepper; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Servings: persons

2 lbs asparagus
salt, for water
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 garlic cloves, shaved thin and julienned
1 cup shallot, peeled and julienned
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
2 lemons, juice of
3/4 cup fresh chives, chopped fine
1 lb angel hair pasta
salt and pepper
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

1
Rinse the asparagus and remove the bottom inch of the stem.
2
Cut the tips into 2 inch pieces.
3
Cut the remaining piece julienned.
4
Set the asparagus aside.
5
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add salt.
6
In a large nonstick skillet, saute the garlic, shallots and red pepper flakes in olive oil, until tender but not browned.
7
Add the lemon juice and reduce by half.
8
Drop the pasta and the asparagus tips into the boiling water.
9
Cook until the pasta is ala dente, about 3 - 4 minutes.
10
Drain for a few minutes and add to the pan.
11
While the pasta is cooking add the remaining asparagus to the pan with the shallots and saute until they begin to wilt.
12
Toss in the chives, the pasta and cook until the remaining water has evaporated.
13
Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
14
Remove from heat and add the Parmesan cheese.
15
Serve immediately.
16
(When I make this a second time, I'm going to add a little lemon zest in step 7).

906

kcal

Calories

Fat

166

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: 2 lbs asparagus, salt, for water, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 8 garlic cloves, shaved thin and julienned, and more.

Yes, Spring Asparagus Angel Hair 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.

Spring Asparagus Angel Hair Pasta

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