Farfalle with Asparagus, Roasted Shallots and Blue Cheese

Vegetarian
Health score
42%
Farfalle with Asparagus, Roasted Shallots and Blue Cheese
45 min.
6
990kcal

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If you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal that celebrates the flavors of spring, look no further than this Farfalle with Asparagus, Roasted Shallots, and Blue Cheese. This delightful dish not only showcases the vibrant green asparagus as its star ingredient, but it also delivers a perfect balance of creamy and tangy notes from the blue cheese, all brought together with perfectly roasted shallots that add a sweet caramelized depth.

Ideal for vegetarians and anyone seeking a wholesome meal, this dish is versatile enough to serve as a main course or a side dish. The unique bow-tie pasta adds a fun twist to the presentation, making it appealing for both casual lunches and elegant dinners alike. With just 45 minutes of preparation time, you can create a restaurant-quality experience right in your own kitchen.

The combination of textures—tender pasta, crisp asparagus, and crunchy breadcrumbs—makes each bite an exciting journey of flavors. Plus, you can easily prepare the shallots and breadcrumbs in advance, allowing you to focus on the pasta while still impressing your family or guests. Indulge in this savory masterpiece that is sure to become a favorite at your dining table!

Ingredients

  • pounds asparagus trimmed thin
  • cup bread fresh french
  • pound cheese blue cut into 1/2-inch pieces (such as Saga or Gorgonzola)
  • 1.5 pounds farfalle pasta (bow-tie)
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 1.5 pounds shallots peeled halved lengthwise ( 24)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • pot

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss shallots with 2 tablespoons oil on baking sheet; spread in single layer.
  2. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. Bake until tender and golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 35 minutes.
  4. Stir 2 tablespoons oil and breadcrumbs in skillet over medium heat until crumbs brown, about 4 minutes. (Shallots and crumbs can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover separately; keep at room temperature.)
  5. Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water 10 minutes.
  6. Add asparagus; cook until asparagus is crisp-tender and pasta is tender but still firm to bite, about 4 minutes.
  7. Drain pasta and asparagus.
  8. Transfer to large bowl. Immediately add blue cheese and shallots. Toss until cheese melts and pasta is well coated. Season with salt and pepper.
  9. Transfer to bowls.
  10. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs.

Nutrition Facts

Calories990kcal
Protein16.55%
Fat31.37%
Carbs52.08%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.61
Glycemic Load
50.07
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
41.754348195117%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
8.62mg
Kaempferol
2.1mg
Quercetin
21.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:990.01kcal
49.5%
Fat:34.82g
53.57%
Saturated Fat:16.09g
100.59%
Carbohydrates:130.09g
43.36%
Net Carbohydrates:118.08g
42.94%
Sugar:17.43g
19.37%
Cholesterol:56.7mg
18.9%
Sodium:1079.52mg
46.94%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:41.35g
82.69%
Selenium:98.82µg
141.18%
Manganese:2.09mg
104.34%
Phosphorus:704.42mg
70.44%
Vitamin K:73.28µg
69.79%
Calcium:550.6mg
55.06%
Folate:198.32µg
49.58%
Fiber:12.01g
48.04%
Iron:7.78mg
43.2%
Vitamin B6:0.86mg
42.96%
Vitamin B2:0.69mg
40.71%
Copper:0.8mg
40.09%
Vitamin B1:0.57mg
38.02%
Zinc:5.29mg
35.27%
Magnesium:138.64mg
34.66%
Vitamin A:1725.2IU
34.5%
Potassium:1186.27mg
33.89%
Vitamin B3:6.61mg
33.04%
Vitamin B5:2.86mg
28.62%
Vitamin E:3.49mg
23.24%
Vitamin C:17.62mg
21.35%
Vitamin B12:0.92µg
15.37%
Vitamin D:0.38µg
2.52%
Source:Epicurious