Creamy tubetti with asparagus, peas and Pecorino cheese
- Difficulty: Easy
- Prep time: 20 min
- Cook time: 20 min
- Serving: 4
- Cost: Average
PRESENTATION
Creamy pasta with asparagus is such a treat! Seriously, it's like capturing the essence of spring right in a bowl. This dish is all about tubetti pasta cooked risotto-style. And you know what? Every bite is moist and tender—without a drop of heavy cream. Super impressive, really. The fresh asparagus paired with sweet peas brings a crisp vibe—perfect for springtime. And the pecorino? It melts into this amazing, sharp fondue. In places like Umbria and Lazio, folks are all about this creamy pasta with peas, earthy greens, and that tangy cheese bite. It's the essence of simple, good ingredients that taste just like the season. This creamy tubetti recipe? It feels special but, honestly, it’s just made with stuff from the local market. Perfect for a night when you want something easy yet impressive.
Whether friends pop by or you're just looking to whip up something different, creamy pasta with pecorino is sure to impress. And the fondue really, really sets this pasta apart from other spring dishes. Every forkful feels so rich—cheesy and silky. Unlike other asparagus pasta dishes, this one stays light but never watery. That starchy pasta water? Soaks right into the tubetti, which is great. You get all the flavors of central Italy in one bowl. A kind of buttery taste just emerges when the peas and asparagus mix with the cheese. And look, easy pasta with asparagus doesn’t have to be boring. This version proves it. For folks who love quick pasta with peas or want something that looks fancy for a weeknight, this recipe really hits the sweet spot between simple and gourmet. And here's the thing, it’s just the right dish as the weather warms up. You crave something fresh yet cozy. So next time you’re thinking of a meal that's both easy and packed with flavor, remember this tasty recipe. It really brings the taste of Italy right to your table.
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INGREDIENTS
- Tubetti pasta 11.3 oz (320 g)
- Asparagus 1.1 lbs (500 g) - to be cleaned
- Peas 1.3 cups (200 g)
- Shallot 1
- Mint to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil 3 ½ tbsp (50 g)
- Fine salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- For the fondue
- Fresh liquid cream 3.5 oz (100 g)
- Pecorino cheese 3.5 oz (100 g)
How to prepare Creamy tubetti with asparagus, peas and Pecorino cheese
To prepare the creamy tubetti with peas, asparagus and pecorino, start by How to clean asparagus: remove the tougher bottom part of the stem 1 and slice the rest into rounds 2, keeping the tips slightly longer. Trim the shallot and chop it finely 3. In the meantime, heat some water or vegetable broth.
In a saucepan pour in the extra virgin olive oil, add the chopped shallot 4 and gently sweat it over low heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring often to prevent browning. Add the sliced asparagus 5 and the peas 6, then let them flavor for about 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
At this point add the tubetti directly into the saucepan 7 and immediately add a ladleful of hot water 8. Continue cooking as if making a risotto: stir frequently and add more hot water little by little as it is absorbed, until the pasta is al dente. Season with salt during cooking 9.
Meanwhile, prepare the fondue. First, grate the pecorino 10. In a small saucepan pour the heavy cream 10 and add the grated pecorino 12.
Let it melt over very low heat 13, stirring occasionally, until you obtain a smooth, homogeneous cream. When the tubetti are cooked and creamy, turn off the heat. Add a grind of black pepper 14 and finish by tossing them with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil 15.
Plate the tubetti, spoon 1–2 tablespoons of pecorino fondue on top 16 and finish with a few fresh mint leaves 17. Serve the creamy tubetti with asparagus, peas and pecorino immediately 18!