Description

Creamy Asparagus Bow Tie Pasta is a vibrant, comforting meal that combines fresh asparagus with a rich, velvety cream sauce, making it perfect for busy weeknights and casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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1 pound Bow Tie Pasta
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1 pound Fresh Asparagus, woody ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup Vegetable Broth
1 cup Heavy Cream
1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/4 teaspoon Salt
Fresh Parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Pinch of Red Pepper Flakes (optional)

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Instructions

Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the bow tie pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of the starchy pasta water before draining
Sauté the Aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or deep pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant
Add the Asparagus: Stir in the chopped asparagus pieces and sauté for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp and bright gree
Deglaze and Simmer: Pour in the vegetable broth and bring it to a gentle simmer for 1-2 minutes
Create the Cream Sauce: Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens
Combine and Toss: Add the drained bow tie pasta to the skillet and toss until coated in the sauce
Adjust Consistency (if needed): If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water. Stir until the desired consistency is reached
Serve and Garnish: Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired

Notes

For a lighter version, you can use milk instead of cream.

Feel free to customize with additional vegetables or proteins as desired.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 550 kcal
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 450 mg
Fat: 28 g
Saturated Fat: 16 g
Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 55 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 18 g
Cholesterol: 90 mg