Try this Italian recipe for pappardelle with asparagus cream, peas, and burrata.

Pappardelle con crema di asparagi, piselli e burrata

Bring the taste of spring to your table with this delightful Italian recipe: pappardelle with asparagus cream, peas, and burrata. This dish showcases the delicate flavors of fresh vegetables in a beautifully elegant way.

The asparagus stalks are transformed into a velvety sauce, while the tips are sautéed with peas to create a delightful texture. The vegetable-based sauce is then complemented by the fresh creaminess of burrata, offering an irresistibly creamy touch. Finally, the addition of peperone crusco adds character and completes each bite with a burst of flavor.

If you’re searching for an easy yet sophisticated idea, pappardelle with asparagus cream, peas, and burrata is the perfect choice to celebrate seasonal ingredients.

Ingredients

• 400g pappardelle
• 300g asparagus
• 200g peas
• 200g burrata
• 50g peperone crusco
• Olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Clean the asparagus and separate the stalks from the tips.
2. Boil the asparagus stalks until tender, then blend into a smooth cream with a bit of olive oil and salt.
3. Sauté the asparagus tips and peas in a pan with olive oil until they are tender but still crisp.
4. Cook the pappardelle in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and mix with the asparagus cream.
5. Plate the pasta and top with sautéed asparagus tips, peas, and pieces of burrata.
6. Garnish with crumbled peperone crusco and serve immediately.

Total Time: 30 min

Cuisine: Italian

Explore These Variations

Try these delightful alternatives:

• Spaghetti with pea cream, asparagus, and mussels
• Bigoli with asparagus, artichokes, and pea pesto
• Pasta with pea cream and guanciale
• Pasta with asparagus, stracciatella, and zucchini flowers