PASTA CREMOA CON GLI ASPARAGI: facile e pronta in 20 minuti 😍

Ingredients

• 320 g Spaghetti (dry, any shape you prefer)
• 500 g Fresh Asparagus (trim tough ends, cut stems into thin rounds, reserve tips)
• 2 Tbsp Olive Oil (extra‑virgin preferred)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp Salt (plus extra for pasta water)
• 50 g Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
• to taste Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 Tbsp Water (for thinning sauce if needed)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Asparagus

   Trim the woody ends of the asparagus, cut the stems into thin rounds and set the tips aside for later.

   Time: PT5M

2. Sauté Garlic

   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: medium heat

3. Cook Asparagus Stems

   Add the sliced asparagus stems to the skillet, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, cover, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the stems are just tender.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: medium heat

4. Blend Half of the Asparagus

   Remove half of the cooked stems and place them in the skillet. Using an immersion blender, puree them until smooth; if the mixture looks dry, add a splash of water (about 1 Tbsp) and blend again.

   Time: PT2M

5. Boil the Pasta

   While the asparagus is cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: boiling

6. Add Asparagus Tips

   When the stems are tender, stir the reserved asparagus tips into the skillet and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes, just until they turn bright green and remain firm.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: medium heat

7. Combine Pasta and Sauce

   Drain the pasta and transfer it directly into the skillet with the asparagus mixture. Toss over medium heat, adding a splash of reserved pasta water to help the sauce coat the noodles.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium heat

8. Finish the Sauce

   Turn off the heat, sprinkle the grated Parmesan over the pasta, and stir quickly. Add a little more pasta water if needed until the sauce becomes glossy and creamy.

   Time: PT2M

9. Plate and Garnish

   Serve the pasta on warmed plates, finish with a fresh grind of black pepper and a drizzle of extra‑virgin olive oil.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

415

Protein

15 g

Carbohydrates

60 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

4 g