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Bowl of creamy pasta with asparagus, garnished with pine nuts and parsley on a wooden table.
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Creamy Pasta with Asparagus

Creamy Pasta with Asparagus features bow tie pasta tossed in a rich cream sauce with fresh asparagus, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for a comforting dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 290kcal
Author: 1

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 4 ounces bow tie pasta
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 clove garlic finely minced
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon chicken soup base
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 6 thin spears asparagus diagonally cut into 2-inch pieces, blanched
  • 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • Additional Parmesan cheese for garnishing

Instructions

  • Prepare bow tie pasta according to package directions.
  • In a 9-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for one minute.
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese and soup base until blended. Gradually stir in heavy cream, salt, and pepper.
  • Add cooked pasta to the cream sauce, tossing until pasta is well coated.
  • Fold in blanched asparagus and garnish with toasted pine nuts, chopped parsley, and extra Parmesan cheese, if desired.
  • Serve immediately.