# Penne with Asparagus Cream

Recipe by [Liam Murphy](https://fridge.menu/en/u/liammurphy)

A creamy, fresh asparagus sauce blended with pistachios and hard cheese, tossed with penne pasta.

Servings: 4 · Cook 40 min · Pasta

Vegetarian · Contains: gluten, milk, nuts

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## Ingredients

- 400 g Penne
- 500 g [Asparagus](https://fridge.menu/en/i/asparagus)
- [Olive oil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/olive-oil) — to taste
- 1 clove [Garlic](https://fridge.menu/en/i/garlic)
- 50 g [Pistachios](https://fridge.menu/en/i/pistachio)
- 50 g [Parmesan](https://fridge.menu/en/i/parmesan)
- [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt) — to taste
- [Black pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — to taste

## Steps

1. Rinse the asparagus, trim the tough ends and peel away any fibrous skin. Cut into sticks or rounds, setting the tips aside.
2. Blanch the asparagus for about 2 minutes, then drain. (2 min)
3. Heat olive oil in a pan and fry the garlic until golden.
4. Add the asparagus, keeping most of the tips aside for garnish. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, then season with salt. (10 min)
5. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil for the pasta.
6. Transfer the asparagus with its seasoning to a blender. Add the pistachios and grated Parmesan.
7. Cook the penne until al dente.
8. Blend for a few seconds until smooth and creamy.
9. Pour the sauce back into the same pan.
10. Drain the penne and toss with the sauce in the pan. Loosen with a little pasta water if needed.
11. Mix well, add the reserved asparagus tips whole and serve immediately.

## What was changed

Parmesan was swapped in, as it is the hard cheese more familiar to UK shoppers.

Published 2026-10-07 · Updated 2026-10-08

https://fridge.menu/en/r/penne-with-asparagus-cream-sauce-gwvicuzv

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