Penne Pasta with Roasted Asparagus
by Lynnda Cloutier from Mission Viejo, CA
You can enjoy this penne with roasted asparagus as a side dish or spring dinner. Besides sprinkling with pine nuts or almonds, you could also add grilled chicken. Roasting the asparagus brings out its savory flavor and helps to keep it still slightly crunchy. The roasted asparagus and penne pasta is tossed in lemon juice, chicken stock, and Parmesan cheese to create a lovely light sauce. Simple and delicious. Click here for the recipe.
Asparagus Casserole
by Erin Kirkland from Topeka, KS
Creamy and full of textures, this asparagus casserole recipe is a great way to jazz up canned asparagus. Thick and rich, the homemade cream sauce holds the casserole together. Chopped hard-boiled eggs aren’t an expected ingredient, but they work nicely and add another layer of texture to the casserole. You can’t go wrong with a layer of melted cheese on top! Easy enough to have every day but fancy enough to make for a holiday side dish. Here’s the recipe.
Roasted Asparagus With Tomatoes and Gorgonzola
by Marjorie Koslow from North Wales, PA
Love asparagus and feeling adventurous? Give this roasted asparagus recipe a try. Gorgonzola cheese tastes similar to blue cheese. The tomatoes are sweet and that’s a nice contrast to the tangy cheese. Roasted perfectly, the asparagus is tender with a slight crunch. It’s very easy to prepare and would be delicious alongside steak or chicken. Get the recipe here.
Asparagus & Mushroom Chicken
by Shawn Lansing from Nolanville, TX
A quick and easy chicken recipe for when you’re looking to lighten up dinner. We love mushrooms and asparagus together. Combined with sliced chicken breasts, it reminds us of stir-fry and tastes like spring. With hints of garlic and lemon, we enjoyed this dish. Depending on how you serve it, this can be a low-carb meal. If you’re not watching carbs, it would be delicious served over rice. Click here for the recipe.
Crispy Garlic Parmesan Asparagus Pillows
by Lisa ‘Gayle’ Goff from Chula Vista, CA
We love creative ways to prepare vegetables and these asparagus pillows are really delicious. The asparagus roasted in the phyllo dough is such a treat. Especially with the freshly grated Parmesan for saltiness and garlic powder for extra flavor. These will definitely be a highlight on your table and are a great way to get kiddos to eat their vegetables. Here’s the recipe.
Asparagus and Mushroom Quiche
by Dana Ramsey from Somewhere in, PA
Creamy and savory, this asparagus and mushroom quiche is delicious. It’s not your typical quiche recipe that uses a lot of eggs. The filling in this recipe is loaded with chunks of asparagus and mushroom along with gooey cheese. It’s a classic flavor combination that goes perfectly with the sweet crescent roll dough. This is the perfect dish to serve for a special occasion, breakfast, brunch or even dinner! Get the recipe here.
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