57 Best Asparagus Recipes With Different Ways To Cook It

Best Ways to Cook Asparagus

Although asparagus is typically a springtime ingredient, it can also be found canned and frozen allowing you to use it in year-round dishes containing asparagus. It can also be prepared many different ways. You can grill it, steam it, sauté it and then there’s the easiest method: asparagus cooked in the oven.

Best Asparagus Recipes

From easy roasted asparagus in the oven and healthy asparagus stir-fry dishes, to the more decadent, holiday-worthy prosciutto-wrapped asparagus, asparagus pasta, dumplings and galettes, there are so many delicious options in this list of 57 best asparagus recipes. You’ll also find soup starters, cheesy casseroles, simple side dishes and even asparagus pizza to add a little green to your everyday meals. Browse through these versatile recipes with asparagus and by all means don’t wait until spring to do so!

Simple Oven-Roasted Asparagus

The easiest way to cook asparagus? Simply roasted in the oven. Get the recipe

Asparagus Bread

The National Asparagus Festival is held every year during the second weekend of June in Oceana Country, Michigan and this sweet bread is one of the festival favorites. Move over zucchini, there’s only room for one veggie in this town’s bread! Get the recipe

Asparagus with Toasted Almonds

Crunchy toasted almonds are sprinkled over asparagus for a delightful union of textures. Get the recipe

Asparagus Soup with Lemon and Parmesan

Smooth, creamy and gently flavored with lemon and Parmesan, this asparagus soup tastes wonderfully luxurious. The best part is that no heavy cream is added—just vegetables, broth, and a hint of cheese puréed to silky perfection. Get the recipe

Springtime Asparagus Soup

Parsnip and tarragon sweeten this soup, making it the highlight of the spring season. Get the recipe

Asian Tilapia with Asparagus

This tender, flakey fish makes a healthy and delicious mid-week meal the whole family can enjoy. By using an oven bag, the fish and asparagus will steam as they cook, and clean up will be effortless! Get the recipe

Asparagus and Prosciutto

The layer of cheese between the prosciutto wrapping and the asparagus spears adds a mellow creamy flavor. Get the recipe

Jesse Tyler Ferguson’s Asparagus and Leek Galette

Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Julie Tanous adore an asaparagus galette—a type of a freeform pie—for its simplicity and impressive results. A generous amount of butter also helps ensures this crust is flaky and delicious. Get the recipe

Miss Kay Robertson’s Asparagus Roll-Ups

Miss Kay Robertson, the matriarch of A&E’s Duck Dynasty, knows how to make an asparagus roll-up that’s for sure! Get the recipe

Pesto Ravioli

A delicious pasta dish of ravioli tossed with fresh asparagus spears and brightly colored cherry tomatoes. Get the recipe

Asparagus Brunch Egg Salad

Eggs and asparagus are a great combo. Late morning, the day after Easter, serve this egg salad on toasted country bread. Get the recipe

Corkscrew Pasta with Asparagus and Crispy Bacon

Looking for the perfect dinner party pasta? Toss curly amorini (corkscrew) pasta with sweet asparagus, a sprinkle of crisp bacon and an unrestrained topping of parmesan cheese. The dish lends itself just as easily to a last-minute dinner party as to a satisfying weeknight dinner. Get the recipe

Spring Panzanella

Serve up fresh vegetables with crispy bread chunks in a vibrant asparagus panzanella that welcomes the arrival of warmer weather. Get the recipe

Pasta Salad with Asparagus and Red Bell Peppers

Add this brightly flavored salad to your summer cookout menu and watch your guests go back for seconds—and thirds. Get the recipe

Spring Soup

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Vegetable Stew Recipe

This fall, try making this easy-to-follow recipe for a hearty, vegetable stew. It’s a wonderfully rustic, meatless main course soup that’s lightly spiced and full of flavor. Get the recipe

Shrimp and Asparagus Salad

Shrimp, asparagus, and feta cheese: quite the delectable combination. Get the recipe

TAO’s Butternut Squash and Asparagus Dumplings

Looking for something outside the norm for Thanksgiving? Consider Butternut Squash and Asparagus Dumplings paired with a cranberry buerre blanc dipping sauce. Get the recipe

Roasted Asparagus

Roasting brings out the best of asparagus. It comes out tasting sweet and intense. Get the recipe

Brussels Sprouts, Asparagus, and Broccoli with Toasted Hazelnuts

A healthy harvest of cancer prevention, featuring Brussels sprouts, asparagus and broccoli. Get the recipe

Asparagus Vinaigrette

Tender steamed asparagus is seasoned with a delicious vinaigrette and topped off with pieces of hard-boiled egg. Get the recipe

Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus with Gruyere Sauce

Even if you don’t like asparagus, this recipe will convert you. Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus with Gruyere sauce can be served as a side dish or as an app, with grilled salmon and herb couscous. You’ll definitely want to add this one to your recipe rotation! Get the recipe

Asparagus Parmesan

Asparagus spears are coated in Parmesan and chopped garlic, then baked until crisp on the outside and tender in the middle. Get the recipe

Asparagus with Shiitakes, Bowtie Pasta and Spring Peas

This dish takes advantage of three different varieties of peas. Shhhh.. Don’t tell the kids. Get the recipe

Quinoa and Vegetable Pilaf

Step up your side dish game with this healthy (and delicious!) pilaf. Get the recipe

Grilled Chicken with Asparagus Feta Salsa Verde

While the chicken is marinating, grill and cool the asparagus before tossing with salsa. Get the recipe

Asparagus Salad

Although asparagus is sold year-round, spring is when it really shines. Pick some up and make this bright, tangy salad from Chef Jon Ashton for brunch or a light dinner. Get the recipe

Asparagus Soup

To remove the woody end from an asparagus spear, hold the spear at the middle and bend the bottom with your other hand until it snaps. The stalk will naturally break at the perfect spot. Get the recipe

Italian Asparagus Sticks

Tender on the inside and crispy on the outside, kids will love dipping these Italian Asparagus Sticks in tomato sauce on the side! You can also double what you make and freeze half in order to have plenty for another night. Get the recipe

Cheesy Asparagus Casserole

This rich casserole is packed with cheese, rice and slices of asparagus. Get the recipe

Shrimp Pasta Primavera

Zucchini, asparagus, carrots and broccoli are delightfully seasoned with fresh basil, thyme and parsley in this easily adaptable summer pasta. Kids will have fun squeezing lemon wedges over the shrimp and tossing it in its marinade. Get the recipe

Veggie Pizza

This quick-baked tortilla pizza is topped with two cheeses, asparagus and arugula. Get the recipe

Gingery Pickled Asparagus

Asparagus are plentiful and inexpensive this time of year. They’re terrific steamed, roasted or sautéed, but have you ever had them pickled? Even better! Get the recipe

Michael Bublé’s Asparagus Risotto

When PARADE asked Michael Bublé how he spends his Sundays, he said “I’ll hang with Grandpa and his buddies at the local McDonald’s and talk hockey for hours. And I like to cook at home. I make a really nice asparagus risotto, and flan with dulce de leche.” Get the recipe

Asparagus, Tomato and Shoepeg Corn Summer Soup

Asparagus, fresh tomatoes, and shoepeg corn all come together to make a delicious spring time soup that’s perfect to throw together for a dinner starter or lunch to take to work. Get the recipe

Spicy Roasted Asparagus

Fresh asparagus with a Cajun kick get baked to toasted perfection. Get the recipe

Lemony Chicken and Asparagus Orzo

Fresh and light, Lemony Chicken and Asparagus Orzo is a quick shredded chicken recipe highlighting the best of summer produce. If you feel the need to, you can also substitute frozen asparagus if you can’t get fresh. Get the recipe

Grilled Asparagus, Taleggio, and Fried Egg Panini

Pro tip for this recipe: Avoid large or jumbo asparagus spears—they’re too thick for this sandwich—or cut them in half lengthwise if needed. Also avoid pencil-thin asparagus, as they tend to burn on a grill pan, and they don’t provide a meaty bite. Get the recipe

Asparagus Salad with Creamy Dijon Mustard Sauce and Chopped Hard-Boiled Eggs

This springy salad of bright green asparagus spears and chopped hard-boiled eggs in a creamy Dijon sauce is perfect for Easter. Get the recipe

Sausage Sauté

The orzo in this savory pasta dish absorbs the flavors from the sautéed turkey sausage and chicken broth. Get the recipe

Asparagus, Hazelnut and Mint Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette

Bright, crunchy and healthy, this is the ultimate asparagus couscous salad. Get the recipe

Grilled Asparagus, Baby Kale, Rosemary Shrimp, Heirloom Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella Salad

Fancy enough for a lunch or dinner, but actually incredibly easy to pull off. Get the recipe

Macaroni with Sausage and Asparagus

Creamy goat cheese and sweet Italian sausage make a hearty macaroni dish everyone will love. Get the recipe

Bowties with Chicken

Kids will love the bite-size chicken and fun-shaped pasta in this flavorful dish—you’ll love how simple it is to make. Get the recipe

Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus

Prosciutto, which is thinly sliced Italian ham, transforms asparagus into a decadent finger food for a party or cookout. This easy recipe from PARADE Chef Jon Ashton adds a burst of tangy lemon to the salty, crunchy spears. Make more than you think you’ll need—they disappear fast! Get the recipe

Asparagus and Gruyère Frittata

You can serve this spring vegetable frittata warm or at room temperature. Get the recipe

Asparagus and Prosciutto

The layer of cheese between the prosciutto wrapping and the asparagus spears add a mellow creamy flavor. Get the recipe

Sheryl Crow’s Tuna Salad with Asparagus

Sheryl Crow’s tuna salad is not your average tuna salad, thanks to peppers, broccoli, zucchini and asparagus, which add nutrition and a delicious crunch. Get the recipe

Asparagus and Gruyère Frittata

You can serve this spring vegetable frittata warm or at room temperature. Get the recipe

Pasta with Greens

This gourmet classic is ready in less than 30 minutes. Get the recipe

Asparagus-Ricotta Tart

This light, pretty tart makes a perfect warm-weather supper. Get the recipe

Summery Sides: Asparagus Salad

This summer salad is easy, healthy, and delicious. You can either toss the asparagus on the grill, or follow the stove top instructions. Then, simply mix the asparagus with some fresh garden tomatoes and mozzarella, drizzle some balsamic glaze on top, and… voila! Get the recipe

Asparagus and Snap Pea Salad

Lemon, dill and chopped egg bring a fresh twist to the season’s top veggies. Get the recipe

Gingery Shrimp with Asparagus and Edamame

The beauty of many stir-fried dishes is their simplicity, and this one is no exception. Get the recipe

Asparagus and Prosciutto Rolls

This party appetizer favorite is a breeze to prepare and fun to eat with your fingers! Get the recipe

Easy Asian Stir-Fry

It’s almost impossible to mess up a vegetable stir-fry. Think your kids won’t eat it? Take them to the store and have them pick out the vegetables they want to use. It’s easy and healthy, and they love to be involved. Get the recipe