Asparagus is a healthy vegetable and packed with nutritional benefits: it helps eliminate excess fluids and regulates blood pressure. Try this recipe now!
- 1.33 bunch of fresh asparagus
- 320 g of Armando mafalde
- 266.67 g of fresh prawns
- 1.33 clove of garlic
- Extra virgin olive oil to taste
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
First, clean the asparagus under running water and cut them into small pieces (don't throw away the stems), then set them aside. Also clean the prawns, making sure to remove the shells and intestines.
Note: Don't throw away the shells, but wash them and place them in a pot with water, a little celery, carrots, and onions. Cook for at least 15 minutes after the water begins to boil. This will create a fish broth that can be used for a first or second course.
Next, take a pot and fill it with water and cook the asparagus stalks for 10 minutes from when the water starts to boil.
Sauté the garlic in extra virgin olive oil, add the asparagus and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a ladle of the cooking water and cook for another 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, add the prawns and cook for another 3 minutes.
Using a slotted spoon, drain the asparagus stalks (don't throw away the cooking water; you'll need it to cook the pasta) and blend them, adding a ladle of the cooking water, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and a pinch of salt.
Now, salt the cooking water and cook the pasta. As soon as the pasta is ready, stir it for a couple of minutes in the pan with the asparagus, prawns, and asparagus cream. If necessary, add a ladle of water while stirring.
Plate up and... Enjoy your meal!
