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Campanelle Pasta with Asparagus, Lemon and Parmesan
This springtime pasta dish is an elegant supper yet a one-pot affair; the pasta and asparagus start independently but finish together, simmered with half-and-half, so their flavors mix and meld. Be sure to purchase pencil-thick asparagus so the spears cook in the time indicated and are a good size match for the pasta. You will need 2 pounds for this recipe; typically a bunch weighs about 1 pound. Penne and campanelle are our favored pasta shapes for this, but fusilli and gemelli are good, too.
6
Servings
Tip
Don’t boil the pasta until al dente. Drain it when it’s just shy of al dente, and remember to reserve about ½ cup of the cooking water. The noodles will finish cooking with the ingredients that form the sauce. The starchy reserved cooking water is used to thin the sauce so it lightly coats the pasta.
30 minutes
Ingredients
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1
pound campanelle OR penne pasta
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Kosher salt and ground black pepper
Directions
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01In a large pot, bring 4 quarts water to a boil. Stir in the pasta and 1 tablespoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until just shy of al dente. Reserve about ½ cup of the cooking water, then drain.
Reviews
June 6, 2026
Perfectly simple
Delicious and easy . Typically i stay away from creamy dishes , i just dont prefer them but decided to give it a try . I’m glad i did . It’s a great easy one pot pasta that im sure i will make again and again . Not overwhelming creamy , the asparagus and lemon keep it a fresh springtime meal!
May 11, 2025
Wonderful with in-season asparagus!
This recipe comes together easily, with ingredients that are easy to acquire, but it really shines with in-season asparagus! The texture of cooked asparagus compliments the shape and chew of the recommended pastas. I made the recipe exactly as presented, and would not change a thing! We, however, only got 4 servings out of the recipe. Would need a salad and/or bread to stretch it to 6 servings.
April 1, 2025
Loved it!
Easy, fresh and delicious!
January 16, 2025
Easy peasy lemon squeezy
Simple, light, delicious. Drizzled with balsamic for some extra flavor.
March 19, 2024
Quick and delicious
Lemony, creamy, cheesy deliciousness. This comes together really quickly and is a fantastic asparagus dish.
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I made this dish for supper tonight. It was both easy and delicious. One I will definitely make often when fresh asparagus is available.