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Ciao ragazzi! Do you also love asparagus? This authentic Italian tagliatelle con asparagi is the perfect spring dish that you can put on the table in 25 minutes! With fresh green asparagus, saffron and creamy goat cheese you make a colorful spring pasta that is both simple and impressive. Unlike the classic Dutch white asparagus, these greener, thinner asparagus give your pasta a delicious bite. A tasty Italian dish that makes the most of the asparagus season.
The asparagus season is now in full swing and in the Netherlands we mainly know and eat white asparagus. In Italy, on the other hand, they eat much more green asparagus. These are somewhat thinner and somewhat harder in structure, but also super tasty! And… perfect for in a pasta. Delicious with goat cheese and saffron. An ultimate spring dish! This time we make Italian noodles con asparagi, delicious pasta with green asparagus.
Italian Tagliatelle con Asparagi – Creamy Spring Pasta with Green Asparagus
The saffron provides some extra color to your tagliatelle, which is often a bit more yellow than normal spaghetti. Saffron has a very specific taste that you can recognize out of thousands. Not everyone is a fan of it, so you shouldn't use too much of it. Saffron is often seen as a luxury ingredient due to its intensive harvesting methods, and it adds a subtle, floral undertone to your dish.
Due to its unique flavor and vibrant color, saffron adds a special touch to your tagliatelle, making it a real delicacy that your guests will surely appreciate.
If you're looking for a pasta that's ready quickly, but still full of flavor, this Italian tagliatelle con asparagi is a good choice. With just a few fresh ingredients you can conjure up a delicious dish in no time. The green asparagus gives a fresh and crunchy bite, while the cream sauce provides a creamy and rich taste. This pasta is ideal for a weekday, but also suitable for a special occasion.
Step-by-Step: How to Make Tagliatelle with Asparagus
Below is the full recipe with ingredients. Have fun making the recipe below. Delicious bites!
Authentic Tagliatelle with Asparagus, Saffron and Goat Cheese
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Ingredients:
- 380 gram noodles
- 400 gram green asparagus
- 150 ml White wine - e.g. Pinot Grigio
- 100 gram grated goat cheese
- 1 shallot - finely chopped
- 4 gram saffron
- 50 ml olive oil
- peper
- salt
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And this is how you make it:
- Place the saffron in a bowl and add a splash of water. Set aside.
- Wash the asparagus under cold water and cut the ends off. They can go. Then cut them into thirds and set the cups aside.
- Finely chop the shallot and heat a dash of olive oil in a frying pan. Fry the shallot briefly and then add the asparagus (not the heads).
- Bake for a few minutes and deglaze with the white wine. Simmer briefly on low heat (about 10 minutes) and season with salt and pepper. In the last few minutes, add the cups.
- Meanwhile, bring the tagliatelle to the boil and cook it just not quite al dente. After cooking, add the tagliatelle to the pan with the asparagus, with a spoonful of cooking liquid and the saffron mixture.
- Also add 2/3 of the goat cheese and stir well until the goat cheese has melted and it has formed into a sauce. Serve in deep plates and garnish with the remaining goat cheese
- Delicious bites!
This Blog “Italian tagliatelle with asparagus” is a contribution by Tim from La Cucina Di Tim. We virtually cross Italy with him and have already visited many beautiful places. And very nice to know: the journey is far from over! In the coming period we will discover many more beautiful Italian classics. A few easy and tasty recipes include:
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