Creamy Shells with Asparagus
This creamy pasta with asparagus is divine! Only 30 minutes and one pot and you'll have a heavenly dinner of creamy shells with asparagus.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 754kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound miniature shell pasta
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil
- 1 yellow onion (peeled and diced)
- 5 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
- 1 red Fresno chili pepper (or crushed red pepper)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 3 cups vegetable stock (more, if needed)
- ½ cup heavy cream (warmed in a microwave for 30-45 seconds)
- 1 pound asparagus (trimmed and cut into thirds)
- ½ lemon (juiced)
- ⅓ cup fresh parsley leaves (minced, plus more for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook the Pasta:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the shells until al dente. Set aside. Return the pot to the stove.
Prep the Ingredients:
- While the pasta is cooking, prep all the ingredients needed for the recipe.
Cook the Aromatics:
- Heat the neutral cooking oil in the pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and red Fresno chili pepper and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Prepare the Roux:
- Melt the butter into the aromatics and sprinkle the flour on top and stir to coat. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the flour becomes aromatic and golden.
- Slowly add the stock in 1/2 cup increments, whisking after each addition, until all the stock has been added. Bring to a very low boil and then reduce heat. Whisk in the warm heavy cream and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Cook the Asparagus:
- Add the asparagus to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes or until it is bright green and tender-crisp. Add the lemon juice and parsley and toss to combine. Taste and season again to your preferences.
Finish the Pasta:
- Add the pasta to the pot and toss to combine until all the pasta is coated with the sauce. Cook over low heat for 1-2 minutes more to thicken the sauce further and to warm up the pasta. Turn off the heat.
To Serve:
- Divide the cooked shells between bowls and garnish with more parsley if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 754kcal | Carbohydrates: 102g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 30g | Sodium: 153mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin C: 23mg
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