This Asparagus Pasta comes together in under 15 minutes and is easy to prepare with simple ingredients. A keeper so satisfying, that the whole family will enjoy, even pickiest hubbies or kids. No one can tell it is vegan.
I have to admit I wasn’t a big fan of asparagus until I made this Asparagus Quiche or my Asparagus Stir Fry.
Somehow, before that, I thought of asparagus as something bland, nothing that I would be interested in.
But whenever I make an asparagus recipe now, you can count on amazing food with a lot of flavor, great texture. Something that you come back to again, so let’s enjoy together.
Why you need to try this Asparagus Pasta
When you look at this recipe, you will see, there are a lot of good reasons to make it. It is:
- easy to make in under 15 minutes to prepare with step-by-step pictures
- simply full of the best flavors
- satisfying
- made from simple ingredients with impressive result
- rich and creamy
What you need for this Asparagus Pasta Recipe
- pasta
- soy cuisine
- vegan chicken
- asparagus
- olive oil
- garlic powder
- onion powder
How to make Asparagus Pasta
First, bring salted water to a boil in a large pot and cook your pasta according the directions.
While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a pan. When hot, add the vegan chicken strips, season them with salt and pepper and fry for around 3 minutes until slightly browned.
Now add asparagus tip and fry everything for 3 minutes longer. Add soy cuisine, garlic and onion powder and season with another pinch of salt and pepper. Let simmer on medium heat for an extra 5 minutes.
When the pasta is ready, drain it and mix with asparagus sauce in the sauce pan.
Serve on bowls or plates.
Leftovers can be stored covered for around 4 days in the fridge.
Tips to get the best results any time
Use herbs: parsley, chives, basil that add variety to this dish.
Add other vegetables: carrots, peas, spinach are an amazing addition.
Meal prep: it will last for around 4 days and reheats beautifully. You can make it ahead or make a bigger batch.
Other pasta recipes you will love to try:
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Love hearing from you.
Cheers, Florian.
Asparagus Pasta
This Asparagus Pasta comes together in under 15 minutes and is easy to prepare with simple ingredients. A keeper so satisfying, that the whole family will enjoy, even pickiest hubbies or kids. No one can tell it is vegan.
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta (use gf, if needed)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 7 oz green asparagus tips
- 8 oz soy cuisine
- 1 Tbsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp onion powder
- 6 oz vegan chicken cubes
- salt, pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot and cook your pasta according the directions.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a pan. When hot, add the vegan chicken strips, season them with salt and pepper and fry for around 3 minutes until slightly browned.
- Add asparagus tip and fry everything for 3 minutes longer. Add soy cuisine, garlic and onion and season with another pinch of salt and pepper. Let simmer on medium heat for an extra 5 minutes.
- When the pasta is ready, drain it and mix with asparagus sauce in the sauce pan.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 3 cupsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 680Total Fat: 30.8gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12.4gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 543mgCarbohydrates: 58.9gFiber: 24.4gSugar: 5.6gProtein: 70.2g