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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Embark on a delightful culinary journey with this exquisite Farfalle with Asparagus, Roasted Shallots, and Blue Cheese. This delectable vegetarian recipe is not only perfect as a side dish, but it also stands proudly as a main course, making it a versatile option for your next meal. In just 45 minutes, you can indulge in a dish that serves 6, offering a well-balanced 990 kcal meal. The combination of tender farfalle pasta, crisp asparagus, and the rich, creamy blue cheese creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Dive into the recipe by roasting shallots to perfection, which infuses the dish with a natural sweetness. The addition of fresh breadcrumbs made from French bread adds a delightful crunch, while the blue cheese introduces a luxurious creaminess that binds the dish together. The cooking process is straightforward, requiring only a few essential pieces of equipment, such as a bowl, frying pan, baking sheet, oven, and pot.

Whether you're hosting a dinner party, looking for a new lunch idea, or simply want to enjoy a comforting main dish, this Farfalle with Asparagus, Roasted Shallots, and Blue Cheese is sure to impress. Its blend of textures and flavors is a testament to the beauty of simple, high-quality ingredients. So why wait? Let's get cooking and savor the flavors of this unforgettable dish!

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