Garganelli with Asparagus and Pecorino Cheese

Health score
12%
Garganelli with Asparagus and Pecorino Cheese
29 min.
4
332kcal

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Garganelli pasta, with its distinctive ridges and hollow tubes, is the perfect canvas for a rich and flavorful dish that combines the freshness of asparagus with the rich, nutty taste of pecorino cheese. This recipe for Garganelli with Asparagus and Pecorino Cheese is a delightful side dish that can elevate any meal, yet it's simple enough for a weeknight dinner. Prepared in just 29 minutes, it's a quick and easy way to add a touch of elegance to your table.

With each serving containing about 332 calories, this dish is not only delicious but also mindful of your dietary needs. The recipe serves four, making it perfect for sharing among family and friends. The blend of ingredients, from the vibrant asparagus to the savory pecorino cheese, creates a symphony of flavors that is both comforting and sophisticated.

Get ready to impress your guests with this easy-to-make, flavor-packed dish. The combination of the al dente garganelli pasta, the crisp-tender asparagus, and the aromatic pecorino cheese creates a meal that is sure to be a hit. So, why not give this recipe a try and experience the perfect harmony of flavors for yourself?

Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups asparagus (1-inch) ( 1 pound)
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  •  garlic clove minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • tablespoon kosher salt 
  • tablespoon lemon zest grated
  • cup beef broth fat-free
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • ounces soup noodles uncooked
  • ounce pecorino cheese fresh grated
  • tablespoons pecorino cheese fresh shaved

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Cook pasta in boiling water with 1 tablespoon kosher salt according to package directions, omitting additional fat.
  2. Drain.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add oil to pan, swirling to coat.
  5. Add asparagus to pan; cook 3 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
  6. Remove from pan; keep warm.
  7. Add broth, lemon rind, and garlic to pan; cook until liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup (about 6 minutes). Return asparagus to pan.
  8. Add pasta, grated cheese, salt, and pepper; toss well.
  9. Place about 1 1/4 cups pasta mixture in each of 4 shallow bowls; top each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoons shaved cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories332kcal
Protein15.99%
Fat28.37%
Carbs55.64%

Properties

Glycemic Index
47.5
Glycemic Load
17.69
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
14.963478163533%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
4.77mg
Kaempferol
1.17mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
11.72mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:332.29kcal
16.61%
Fat:10.56g
16.24%
Saturated Fat:2.8g
17.51%
Carbohydrates:46.58g
15.53%
Net Carbohydrates:42.77g
15.55%
Sugar:3.23g
3.59%
Cholesterol:9.97mg
3.32%
Sodium:2265.33mg
98.49%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.38g
26.77%
Selenium:39.28µg
56.12%
Vitamin K:39.74µg
37.85%
Manganese:0.7mg
35.19%
Phosphorus:225.3mg
22.53%
Copper:0.33mg
16.68%
Fiber:3.81g
15.24%
Iron:2.71mg
15.05%
Calcium:139.82mg
13.98%
Folate:54.69µg
13.67%
Vitamin E:2.05mg
13.64%
Vitamin A:675.12IU
13.5%
Potassium:433.08mg
12.37%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
11.8%
Magnesium:46.6mg
11.65%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.18%
Zinc:1.52mg
10.13%
Vitamin B3:1.8mg
9.02%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
8.87%
Vitamin C:6.86mg
8.31%
Vitamin B5:0.53mg
5.27%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.79%
Source:My Recipes