Creamy Farfalle with Cremini, Asparagus, and Walnuts

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: No Sauce Pastas

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (304)

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Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 to 8 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 30 min

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Ingredients

Salt
1 pound farfalle pasta
3 tablespoons butter
1 pound cremini mushrooms, thickly sliced
1 pound thin asparagus, trimmed, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
1 cup mascarpone cheese
Pinch freshly grated nutmeg
3/4 cup walnuts, toasted
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the farfalle and cook until al dente, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.

Meanwhile, melt the butter in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and saute until tender and most of the juices have evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add the asparagus and saute until the asparagus is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add the farfalle. Stir in the mascarpone and nutmeg and toss until the cheese coats the pasta, adding the reserved cooking liquid 1/4 cup at a time to moisten. Stir in 1/2 cup of walnuts. Season the pasta, to taste, with salt and pepper. Mound the pasta in a large bowl. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and remaining 1/4 cup of walnuts. Serve.

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recipe Creamy Farfalle with Cremini, Asparagus, and Walnuts
CHRISTEN Corona, CA 03-04-2010
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My Go-To Meal
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is such a great recipe. I've made this quite a few times for get togethers, even for a baby shower and everybody loves... it. The only people who don't absolutely love this are people who don't like mushrooms....but then, they're just crazy anyway! To add protein, I cook the chicken first, remove it when it's done, deglaze the pan with 1/2 cup white wine, then add the mushrooms. It adds a ton of flavor!!!! Recently I've had to "tighten my belt" on my grocery budget so I've substituted cream cheese for the mascarpone and it was fantastic! The nutmeg is what makes this meal for sure. Total keeper in my book and regular dinner fare for my family.Read more
recipe Creamy Farfalle with Cremini, Asparagus, and Walnuts
Monique La Mirada, CA 03-03-2010
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Great for large groups
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I've made this meal several times now. It is always a hit. I like to make it when there are a lot of people comming over... because it makes a ton for cheap and quick. I add prochutto or panchetta to mine for extra fat and protein. I get a lot of compliments on the sauce and when people find out that it is so simple they tell me thats what they are going to do from now on. I've used marscapone to replace my alfredo sauces for all my other recipes now, since it is so easy and alfredo can be a pain.Read more
recipe Creamy Farfalle with Cremini, Asparagus, and Walnuts
Lona Telford, PA 02-24-2010
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Easy and Deliciious !
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Made this last night it was very quick to make and tasted great, next time I am going to add panchetta, Thanks Giada another... great recipe !Read more
recipe Creamy Farfalle with Cremini, Asparagus, and Walnuts
Jennifer Blaine, MN 02-10-2010
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Very good
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've been making this dish for years, after searching online for a recipe to try and replicate something I'd had in a... restaurant. Tips: be sure to over-salt the pasta water, and also salt the asparagus while it's cooking to bring out more flavor. The walnuts add so much, but to me the key is the nutmeg - I use more than a 'pinch'. And I toss in some Craisins, which not only adds another layer of flavor but also makes the dish a little prettier. Read more
recipe Creamy Farfalle with Cremini, Asparagus, and Walnuts
Kristen Yorkville, IL 01-21-2010
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Good but still missing something
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I read some reviews before I tried this recipe. I cooked chicken in garlic and added some bacon for flavor. It was good but I... felt like it was missing something. Next time I would add more garlic to the veggies and throw in some sun dried tomatoes. I also think it could use a bit of cream for the sauce. The walnuts were a surprising addition. Overall pretty good but could be better.Read more
recipe Creamy Farfalle with Cremini, Asparagus, and Walnuts
Isabel Columbus, GA 04-13-2009
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Delicious !!! Crunchy, fresh, apealing to the eye!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is so good I spread the word amoung my whole family, they all loved it !! crunchy, fresh, apealing to the eye, great... flavor, super easy to cook and cheap!!!Read more