Creamy Asparagus Pasta Recipe
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Creamy Asparagus Pasta

By: HEIDI S. 
"A wonderfully satisfying meal that cooks in minutes. Delicious!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (37)

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 pint light cream
  • 1 pound linguine pasta
  • 1 lemon, juiced

Directions

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Boil asparagus for 3 to 4 minutes; drain.
  2. In a large saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Saute garlic and asparagus for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the cream and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add linguine and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and transfer to a serving dish.
  4. Stir lemon juice into asparagus mixture; pour mixture over pasta.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 247 | Total Fat: 4.7g | Cholesterol: 10mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2004 by BONF   view full review
This is quite good and very easy to make. I thought it needed something more so I put in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2003 by TERESA BAKEHORN   view full review
This is very easy to make. It does take longer than 10 minutes for the sauce to thicken and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2007 by RENEESM   view full review
This recipe needed a lot of adjustments to suit our tastes. I used 2 tbsp butter and 2 tbps...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2003 by FAIRYFAHRENHOLZ   view full review
This was a pretty good sauce with a lot of potential. It definately took longer than 10...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 2, 2006 by Thisni Caza Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Excellent. I didn't alter any of the ingredients during cooking, but did alter the methods. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2010 by buckinz   view full review
Very easy and so tasty with the addition of bacon and substitution of evaporated milk in the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2005 by catchthedisease   view full review
This is a good recipe but we added sun dried tomatos, a little cream cheese(to thicken the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2010 by TwoSweetPickles Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I found this recipe when I was looking for ways to use up some asparagus that I'd had for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2009 by SweetBasil Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was very good, with a few changes. I lightedned it up by using half milk-half chicken...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2011 by momtocooper   view full review
Enjoyed this very much as did my 8 year old son and husband. Did add some grated cheese when...

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