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Sauteed Asparagus With Pancetta And Garlic

The crispy fat of the pancetta complements the tender green asparagus without overpowering it. While the lemon brightens all the ingredients, we also like to add a dash of red pepper flakes to highlight the flavors.

Chilled Asparagus With Caper-Shallot Vinaigrette

The salty capers compliment the green flavor of asparagus really nicely - this is a great light side dish to go with a heavier main course.

Penne With Italian Sausage, Asparagus and Chickpeas

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Asparagus With Mustard Seeds And Ginger

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Asparagus, Prosciutto, Brie And Mixed Lettuce Salad

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Pasta With Leeks, Asparagus, Mushrooms And Fried Eggs

We loved this quick weeknight pasta for its hearty vegetables and creaminess of cheese mixed with a runny fried egg. It was the featured recipe for Root Source Challenge: Egg. Congratulations to Amy and Jonny of We Are Never Full! You can read more about this recipe here.

Risotto With Bacon, Asparagus And Rosemary

The earthiness of fresh asparagus is enhanced by woodsy rosemary and rich salty bacon in this risotto. Tangy pecorino rounds out the taste and flavor spectrum. Try substituting pancetta or prosciutto for the bacon, and marjoram or oregano for the rosemary.

Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus With Lemon-Shallot Vinaigrette

The prosciutto makes this an Italian take on a classic Spanish tapas plate. If you found it in Spain, it'd have jamon serrano and maybe some finely chopped peppers sprinkled on top. We like to wrap the asparagus while it's still warm, because the heat sets off just enough of the prosciutto's dark scent.

Spring Veggie Tart

The flavors of this tart worked quite well together. In particular, the garlic shoots, with their mild garlic flavor, balanced out the sweet-tartness of the balsamic and the light butteriness of the pastry. Read more about this recipe at Cook & Eat.

Potato, Salmon And Asparagus Salad

Substitute diced smoked salmon if you like, and stir in a little more olive oil, mustard, sour cream or vinegar to suit your taste. Read more about this recipe at the Cookthink blog.

Onion And Asparagus Kugel

Several years ago, Gourmet ran a kugel recipe that called for diving the batter into 12 muffin tins. It produces a more textured kugel, more noodle popover than casserole. Next to a pot roast or brisket, the individual kugels are almost like a Passover version of Yorkshire pudding.

Lemon Quinoa With Asparagus And Feta

In this delicious, healthy dish, nutty quinoa is paired with the bright flavors of asparagus and lemon. Feta adds a salty tang.