Ingredients
| pasta (capelli d'angelo): 0.5 lb |
| asparagus: 0.5 lb |
| salted butter: 2 Tbl |
| green onions - spring or scallion (chopped): 1/2 cup |
| garlic: 3 cloves (minced) |
| red pepper flakes: 1/2 tsp (crushed) |
| heavy whipping cream (fluid): 1 cup |
| grated parmesan cheese: 1 cup |
| lemon juice: 1 Tbl |
| black pepper: 1/2 tsp |
Angel Hair Pasta With Creamy Asparagus
Credit: Food.com
User rating:
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Prep Time
10 min -
Cook Time
15 min -
Servings
4 serving(s)
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Method
- Boil asparagus in water for 5 mins, then drain and cool down quickly with cold water.Cut asparagus into 1 inch pieces,set aside.
- In a small skillet melt the butter over med heat and add the onions, garlic and pepper flakes, saute for 5 mins until soft.
- Add the cream, parmesan cheese and lemon juice and simmer for 5 mins until sauce thickens slightly. Add the asparagus and black pepper to the sauce. keep warm.
- Cook the pasta until al dente, drain and serve imediately with the asparagus sauce on top.
- Serve with extra parmesan and red pepper flakes.