14 Asparagus Recipes for Easy Dinners (2024)

This classic comfort food is one of the best and tastiest ways to make asparagus. And it's frankly a whole different creature than the canned stuff.

Get the recipe for Cream of Asparagus Soup.

Thinly shaved asparagus can be eaten raw, and it adds both its unique flavor and a little crunch to this bright, flavorful pasta dish.

Get the recipe for Lemon, Shrimp and Shaved Asparagus Pasta.

Make pizza night into something special! This elegant pie is packed with grown-up flavor.

Get the recipe for Asparagus White Pizza.

One of the easiest, most no-fuss ways to serve asparagus is simply roasting it in a little oil and then dressing it in a vinaigrette to complement the grassy, green flavor. This simple recipe does it well.

Get the recipe for Roasted Asparagus with Herb-Lemon Vinaigrette.

We're big fans of panzanella. (We love it with mushrooms, with cabbage, with salmon....) The rustic torn-and-toasted bread hits that sweet spot between unfussy and elegant, that makes it perfect as a dinner-party starter, or just a weeknight dinner.

Get the recipe for Asparagus Panzanella.

Asparagus and creamy feta cheese pair up for a light, refreshing spring salad.

Get the recipe for Asparagus, Snap Pea, and Radish Salad.

Amp up packaged pasta from the store with asparagus and walnuts sautéed in garlic.

Get the recipe for Ravioli with Sautéed Asparagus.

Asparagus and other spring vegetables are soaked in a white wine garlic sauce and served with seasoned chicken breast for a hearty, nutritious evening meal.

Get the recipe for Chicken with Asparagus and Edamame.

Serve warm, pastry-wrapped asparagus with an herb-infused balsamic vinegar sauce for an appetizer your guests won't be able to resist.

Get the recipe for Pastry-Wrapped Asparagus with Balsamic Dipping Sauce.

Sauté asparagus, tomatoes, and peas in olive oil and garlic, then serve with homemade herb butter for a healthy salad or side dish that's bursting with flavor.

Get the recipe for Asparagus, Peas, and Tomatoes with Herb Butter.

This cheesy asparagus soup makes for an excellent (and easy) first course at a dinner party or luncheon.

Get the recipe for Asparagus Parmesan Soup at Creme de la Crumb.

These vegetarian tacos put a healthier spin on Taco Tuesday.

Get the recipe for Grilled Asparagus and Shiitake Tacos at Good Housekeeping.

When you want to turn regular old veggies into an elegant appetizer, opt for this beautifully styled Asparagus and Ricotta Tart.

Get the recipe at Woman's Day.

When a recipe is only two ingredients, there's no way you can say no.

Get the recipe at Damn Delicious.

Don't order pizza for delivery this weekend—instead, try this potato and asparagus variation that's addictively delicious. Give it a sprinkle of provolone and drizzle of pesto, and your family will devour this pizza in a matter of minutes.

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The ingredients list is unbelievably simple, but rich, nutty brown butter coats the asparagus and pasta for a tasty burst of flavor.

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Just seven ingredients are needed for this delicious fritatta, including fresh tarragon, pancetta, and asiago cheese.

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Long fusilli is complemented by asparagus and crisp sugar snap peas soaked in a light lemon zest and shallot broth. The best part: This healthy dish can be thrown together in under 20 minutes.

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The rich earthiness of asparagus makes it perfect for a soup; here, it's pureed with chicken broth, chopped sweet onion, and potato. Served with delicate tomato tarts, this meal is light and satisfying.

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