Receta Pasta in asparagus sauce
by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica
Pasta in asparagus sauce is a smooth, silky and mild springtime meal.
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Croatian
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Raciónes: 4 servings |
Ingredientes
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1000g asparagus, cleaned, trimmed
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200ml cream
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1 tbs butter
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2 cloves garlic, crushed
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¼ tsp salt
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¼ tsp pepper
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500g pasta (fusilli al Torchio or similar pasta)
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Grated Parmesan or Grana Padano cheese
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Direcciones
- Chop the asparagus into bite size pieces, reserve the tips.
- Cook the chopped asparagus stalks in a little water in the microwave for 15 minutes on Max or until they are quite soft. Drain.
- Transfer stalks into blender and puree until smooth.
- Sauté the asparagus tips in butter and garlic for about 5 minutes.
- Add the asparagus stalks puree, stir.
- Stir in cream, season with salt and pepper.
- Cook pasta in a lot of salty, boiling water according to manufacturer's instructions. Drain, but keep a little of the cooking water (3-4 tablespoons).
- Mix pasta and asparagus sauce thoroughly and serve immediately sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.