Easy Asparagus Casserole

This is a very easy casserole for asparagus season that can be made with any kind of pasta. Feel free to add extra Cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese on top.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 185 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup penne pasta
• ⅛ teaspoon dried dill weed
• ½ pound fresh asparagus, trimmed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a casserole dish.

Step 3

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add asparagus, cover, and steam until tender, 3 to 6 minutes. Remove asparagus and cut into 2-inch pieces.

Step 4

Combine penne pasta and asparagus in the greased casserole dish. Mix milk, Parmesan cheese, eggs, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl; pour over asparagus mixture.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until topping is set and lightly browned, about 20 minutes.