Pasta and asparagus bake recipe

Pasta and Asparagus Bake recipe

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This Pasta and Asparagus Bake recipe is a delightful combination of tender pasta, fresh asparagus, and a creamy cheese sauce. It is a simple yet satisfying dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. The asparagus adds a vibrant green color and a subtle crunch, while the cheesy sauce brings a comforting richness to the dish. With just a few ingredients, this recipe is easy to make and perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

Keywords: pasta, asparagus, bake, creamy cheese sauce, easy

Pasta and asparagus bake recipe details

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Ingredients

250 g	pasta, e.g. rigatoni
800 g	white asparagus
2 tbsp	basil pesto
100 g	crème fraîche
3	spring oinions, cut in rings
1 tbsp	olive oil
80 g	grated Gruyère cheese
	salt and pepper

Instructions

Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente.

Peel the asparagus, cut off the ends and cut into 3cm long pieces. Blanch in salted water for approximately 2 minutes.

Mix the pesto with the Crème fraîche. Sauté the spring onions in olive oil, add in the drained pasta, the asparagus, the pesto mixture and the grated cheese. Season with salt and pepper.

Transfer the mixture in a greased casserole dish and bake for approximately 25 minutes in the preheated oven at 190°C.

Preparation time:
ca. 25 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 35 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a