Our Best Asparagus Recipes

Fettuccine with Asparagus, Lemon and Prosciutto

This fettuccine, studded with prosciutto and asparagus, plus cheese and a cut of citrus, is the first recipe we make when asparagus comes back in season.

By Rose HattabaughJanuary 25, 2022

Tuscan-Style Spring Vegetable Soup

In Tuscany, the seasonal soup garmugia celebrates the vegetables of spring: peas, asparagus, artichokes and fava beans.

By Courtney HillApril 6, 2021

Linguine with Artichokes, Asparagus and Lemon-Mint Ricotta

Fresh linguine, lightly sauced, packed with spring veggies: our favorite template for seasonal freshness.

By Diane UngerDecember 2, 2021

Ham, Gruyère and Asparagus Tartines

In France, a tartine is slice of bread topped with almost anything—from butter and jam (for breakfast) to cheeses and cured meats (to make open-faced sandwiches). Instead of slices cut from a rustic boule or batard, we use a baguette that has been spl

By Courtney HillApril 6, 2021

Campanelle Pasta with Asparagus, Lemon and Parmesan

We use the combination of cream, asparagus, and lemon often—this springtime pasta is a perfect reason why!

By Elizabeth MindreauSeptember 3, 2021

Asparagus and Barley Soup with Lemon and Dill

Say dieu to stew with this brothy bowl of asparagus with light and bright lemon and dill.

By Rose HattabaughNovember 2, 2021

Creamy Asparagus Pasta

Nothing says springy like a tangle of fettuccine, coated in creamy, bright green asparagus sauce.

By Julia RackowFebruary 4, 2019

Asparagus Panzanella with Parmesan, White Beans and Herbs

A fresh, seasonal take on the classic Italian salad.

By Dimitri DemopolousApril 4, 2023

Creamy Barley with Leeks, Asparagus and Dill

Creamy, risotto-style barley, packed with buttery leeks and grassy, tender-crisp asparagus: this is the hearty, spring veggie meal we look forward to all winter long.

By Rose HattabaughApril 26, 2022

Asparagus with Sauce Gribiche and Fried Capers

This piquant, briny French sauce of eggs and capers brings bold, bistro flavor to simple blanched veggies.

Eggs with Asparagus, Roasted Peppers and Manchego

Eggs are a fast and easy way to get a satisfying meal on the table, and they pair terrifically with a wide variety ingredients. In this recipe, we scramble them to soft curds with asparagus, then add roasted peppers and Manchego cheese (or Parmesan) a

By Elizabeth MindreauJune 11, 2021

Asparagus Gomae

Tender-crisp, skillet-cooked asparagus the savory-sweet gomae treatment.

By Elizabeth MindreauNovember 8, 2021

Asparagus with Pickled Ginger and Scallions

Japanese pickled ginger, the type offered alongside sushi, is a tangy-sweet, fiery accent for grassy asparagus. We first cook the ginger with a little sugar in a good dose of butter so the sugars caramelize lightly as the butter browns, developing a s

By Julia RackowOctober 13, 2020

Broiled Asparagus with Cardamom and Orange

Cardamom and orange bring floral and citrus notes to grassy asparagus, while butter lends richness and makes the flavors linger on the palate. We double up the orange in this dish—marmalade sweetens as it adds a touch of bitterness, and the zest and j

By Courtney HillOctober 13, 2020

Pearl Couscous “Risotto” with Asparagus

Creamy risotto-like couscous, tender-crisp asparagus, savory Parm—need we say more?

By Calvin CoxDecember 2, 2021

Soba with Asparagus, Miso Butter and Egg

To cook asparagus evenly, we cut the spears in two—stalks and tips—and simply toss the stalks into the noodle cooking water first, and a minute later add the tips. Stalks that measured about ½ inch at the thickest end were best. To flavor our asparagu

By Elizabeth GermainFebruary 3, 2017

Eggs with Chorizo, Asparagus and Tomatoes (Huevos a la Flamenca)

To make traditional Spanish huevos a la flamenca, vegetables are simmered in tomato sauce, then the mixture is portioned among individual cazuelas, or shallow, round earthenware dishes. Eggs are cracked on top and the cazuelas are slipped into the ove

By Calvin CoxApril 22, 2022

“Orzotto” with Asparagus, Lemon and Parmesan

"Orzotto” combines no-cream creaminess with grassy, spring-fresh asparagus, lemon, and savory Parm.

By Laura RussellApril 25, 2023

Thai Stir-Fried Chicken and Asparagus

This weeknight-easy chicken and asparagus stir-fry takes inspiration from pad prik khing, a Thai classic in which long beans and protein are cooked with red curry paste. We tested a variety of Thai red, green and yellow curry pastes—all work delicious

By Dimitri DemopolousOctober 17, 2023

Sous Vide Eggs Benedict with Asparagus

With precise requirements for timing and temperature, making hollandaise and poached eggs for eggs Benedict can be a high-maintenance affair. The gentle, constant heat of a sous vide circulator is the perfect solution, providing a surprisingly easy, h

Pan-Roasted Asparagus

In this quick and easy method for basic pan-roasted asparagus, an initial blast over high heat gives the spears a light char to develop sweet, nutty flavor, then covered cooking with a little water renders the spears perfectly crisp-tender. Serve the

By Julia RackowApril 8, 2019

Skillet-Charred Asparagus with Lemon and Tarragon

For charring vegetables on the stovetop, nothing works quite as well as cast-iron, which retains and distributes heat better than other cookware. We use a 12-inch cast-iron skillet to char asparagus that has been cut into 2-inch pieces. Even so, we co

By Diane UngerFebruary 5, 2021