24 Sep 2021

Spear me! Six asparagus recipes

3:40 pm on 8 October 2021

Asparagus is a stout-stemmed perennial high in antioxidants, possibly helpful with hangovers and perfect paired with butter, cream, cheese or oil. 

Pasta with Asparagus & Fried Crumbs

This easy dish makes a lot out of a few ingredients - penna, asparagus and crunchy sourdough breadcrumbs.

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Photo: Supplied

Asparagus Risotto

A taste of the Italian spring.

Asparagus risotto

Photo: Italian Food Forever

Spring Breakfast Spaghetti

A tasty weekend breakfast or brunch - or even on weekdays if you have a spare 10 minutes in the morning.

Spring breakfast spaghetti

Photo: Nadia Lim

Asparagus Carbonara

A delicious pasta dish with a little egg, cream and parmesan.

Asparagus Carbonara

Photo: Lois Daish

Ultimate Fresh Asparagus Rolls

A Kiwi favourite spotted at many a '60s dinner party.

asparagus rolls

Photo: Food in a Minute

 

Warm Salad of Asparagus with New Season Potatoes, Hazelnuts and Poached Egg

A wonderfully light and seasonal lunch.

Potato and asparagus

Photo: Food to Love

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