How to Make Brie and Asparagus Pasta Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and flavorful pasta dish that will impress your family and friends? Look no further than this delectable Brie and Asparagus Pasta Casserole. Perfect for a special occasion or just a cozy night in, this creamy and cheesy casserole is sure to become a staple in your recipe collection. The tender asparagus, rich Brie cheese, and al dente pasta come together to create a mouthwatering dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

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Ingredients

  • ¾ (16 ounce) package orecchiette pasta
  • 1 teaspoon butter, or as needed
  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into thirds
  • ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (8 ounce) wedge Brie cheese, cut into small chunks
  • ¼ cup bread crumbs

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orecchietta pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer pasta to a casserole dish.
  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir asparagus in the melted butter until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Spread asparagus over pasta layer.
  • Pour cream over asparagus and pasta; season with salt and black pepper. Arrange Brie cheese chunks in the pasta mixture; sprinkle top with bread crumbs.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and bread crumbs are lightly browned, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    468 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 80mg
    • Sodium: 289mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 116mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 242mg