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Creamy Italian Asparagus Pasta

This creamy asparagus tagliatelle recipe combines tender asparagus, parmesan, and a smooth garlic-infused cream sauce for an easy and delicious meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bunch of asparagus
  • 142 ml double cream
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled but left whole
  • 50 grams parmesan (half grated, half shaved)
  • 250 grams tagliatelle
  • Salt (for boiling water)

Instructions
 

Prepare the Asparagus

  • Start by trimming off the tough, woody ends of the asparagus stalks and discarding them.
    Then, cut the tips off and set them aside for later.
    Keep the stalks and tips separate.

Make the Creamy Sauce

  • In a small saucepan, pour in the double cream and add the whole garlic cloves.
    Heat the mixture until it starts to boil, then immediately take it off the heat.
    Remove the garlic cloves and set the pan aside.

Cook the Asparagus Stalks

  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the asparagus stalks for about 4-5 minutes until they become tender.
    Drain them well, then add them to the cream mixture along with the grated parmesan.
    Using a hand blender, blend everything together until the sauce is smooth and creamy.

Cook the Tagliatelle

  • Cook the tagliatelle according to the package instructions in boiling water. Two minutes before the pasta is done, add the asparagus tips to the pot to cook them along with the pasta.

Combine and Serve

  • Reheat the creamy asparagus sauce gently while the pasta finishes cooking.
    Once the pasta and asparagus tips are ready, drain them and add them to a large bowl.
    Pour the creamy sauce over the pasta and toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated.
    Divide the pasta into bowls, top with the shaved parmesan, and serve!
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