Indulge in a culinary journey with our exquisite asparagus fettuccine recipes, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Embark on a culinary adventure with three enticing variations, each offering a unique gustatory experience.
Our first recipe, "Asparagus Fettuccine with Lemon and Parmesan," takes you to the heart of Italian simplicity. Fresh asparagus, sautéed until tender, is tossed with fettuccine pasta, enveloped in a luscious lemon-butter sauce, and sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese. The result is a harmonious blend of tangy citrus, nutty Parmesan, and the delicate sweetness of asparagus.
Next, "Asparagus Fettuccine with Shrimp and Bacon" elevates the classic combination of seafood and bacon to new heights. Succulent shrimp, crispy bacon, and tender asparagus are bathed in a creamy Alfredo sauce, creating a rich and indulgent dish that will satisfy even the most discerning palate.
Finally, "Asparagus Fettuccine with Roasted Tomatoes and Pine Nuts" offers a vibrant and flavorful twist. Roasted tomatoes, bursting with sun-kissed sweetness, and toasted pine nuts add a delightful textural contrast to the silky fettuccine and asparagus. A light and tangy tomato sauce brings all the elements together in a symphony of flavors.
These three asparagus fettuccine recipes promise an unforgettable culinary experience. Whether you prefer the classic simplicity of lemon and Parmesan, the luxurious decadence of shrimp and bacon, or the vibrant freshness of roasted tomatoes and pine nuts, you'll find a recipe that will captivate your senses.
HAM AND ASPARAGUS FETTUCCINE
I LOVE fettuccine, and when made with a bit of leftover ham it takes on a heartiness and richness so filling there isn't room for dessert!
Provided by STEPHNDON
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Stir asparagus into pot in the last five minutes of cooking; drain.
- While pasta is cooking, heat butter and cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat. When mixture begins to bubble, stir in Parmesan, garlic powder, pepper and cayenne. Continue cooking until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally. Stir in ham and heat through.
- Toss pasta and asparagus with sauce and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 754.3 calories, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 179.3 mg, Fat 55.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 20.9 g, SaturatedFat 32.5 g, Sodium 785.4 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
ASPARAGUS FETTUCCINE
Asparagus is in season, so celebrate with this satisfying meatless dish from Genise Krause of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. The tender spears pair beautifully with the creamy white sauce, which is tossed with fettuccine right in the skillet.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the asparagus, onion and garlic in butter until tender. , Add the remaining ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and sauce is blended. Drain fettuccine; toss with asparagus mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 388mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
FETTUCCINE WITH HAM AND ASPARAGUS
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, pastas, salads and dressings, appetizer, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Scrape and trim the asparagus; discard the tough ends. Slice the spears on the bias into 1-inch lengths.
- In a kettle or large saucepan, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Add salt and the fettuccine. Boil gently for 9 minutes, or until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking water and drain the pasta.
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan and add the asparagus, ham, tomatoes and garlic. Cook, stirring, over medium heat for 3 minutes. Do not overcook. Add the drained fettuccine, goat cheese, cream, basil leaves, the reserved water and salt and pepper to taste. Toss well over medium heat until blended well. Serve immediately with grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese on the side.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 615, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 75 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 890 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
SHRIMP ASPARAGUS FETTUCCINE
Fettuccine lovers rejoice! This is a quick and healthy way to enjoy your favorite pasta. You could also use leftover chicken instead of shrimp in this versatile and easy weeknight dinner. -Healthy Cooking Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring 4 quarts water to a boil. Add fettuccine and asparagus. Boil until pasta is tender, 2-3 minutes. , In a large nonstick skillet, saute shrimp in 2 tablespoons oil for 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook until shrimp turn pink, 1-2 minutes longer., Drain fettuccine mixture; add to skillet. Stir in the basil, salt, pepper and remaining oil; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 165mg cholesterol, Sodium 519mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic exchanges
CREAMY FETTUCCINE WITH PROSCIUTTO, ASPARAGUS, MUSHROOMS, AND PEAS
Categories Milk/Cream Pasta Quick & Easy Parmesan Asparagus Pea Spring Prosciutto Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to bowl; set aside. Reserve water in pot.
- Melt butter in large skillet over medium-low heat. Add prosciutto and stir 1 minute. Add mushrooms and sauté until golden, about 3 minutes. Add asparagus, peas, and cream and simmer until cream is reduced by 1/3, about 2 minutes. Turn off heat. Mix in cherry tomatoes.
- Bring reserved water in pot to boil. Add pasta and cook until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Add pasta to skillet with sauce and toss to coat over low heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese. Transfer to large bowl; sprinkle with chives and serve.
CREAMY FETTUCCINE WITH ASPARAGUS, PEAS, AND PROSCIUTTO
Hot pasta is tossed with a creamy sauce, steamed vegetables, and soft, salty prosciutto ribbons.
Provided by champ
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 30m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine the asparagus, peas, and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Cover the saucepan and cook until the vegetables are beginning to become tender, yet retain some crispness, about 5 minutes; drain any remaining liquid and set the vegetables aside.
- Melt the butter in the saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir the flour into the butter until combined, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the milk, raise heat to medium and cook, whisking frequently, until the mixture thickens, another 2 to 3 minutes. Stir the garlic powder and Parmesan cheese into the sauce; season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine in the boiling water until the pasta is cooked yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain and return the fettuccine to the pot. Stir the vegetables, the sauce, and the prosciutto into the fettuccine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 555.7 calories, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 75.4 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 15.4 g, Sodium 854.2 mg, Sugar 13.7 g
CREAMY FETTUCCINE WITH ASPARAGUS
Toasted pine nuts add crunch to this combo of fettuccine and asparagus.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small skillet over medium heat, toast pine nuts, stirring often, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook fettuccine until al dente, according to package instructions, adding asparagus during last 5 minutes of cooking. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water; drain.
- Return pasta, asparagus, and reserved pasta water to the pot. Toss with goat cheese, mustard, dill, and toasted pine nuts. Season with coarse salt and ground pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 496 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 25 g
CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS FETTUCCINE
This is so rich and filling that one serving goes a long way. Crusty bread and a salad is all this creamy dish needs to make a complete and hearty meal.
Provided by STEPHNDON
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Add the asparagus during the last 3 to 5 minutes of cooking. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine butter and half-and-half. Cook until thick and bubbly. Season with garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir in Parmesan cheese and chicken, and heat through.
- Pour sauce over pasta and asparagus, and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 567.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46.6 g, Cholesterol 113.7 mg, Fat 30.9 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 18.3 g, Sodium 365 mg, Sugar 3 g
FETTUCCINE WITH ASPARAGUS AND SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS
Provided by Moira Hodgson
Categories dinner, weekday, pastas, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Steam the asparagus until tender but firm. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, bring four quarts of water to boil for the fettuccine.
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Add the garlic and the shallots and saute for one minute. Add the mushrooms and saute until tender (three to four minutes). Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add the asparagus and parsley and keep the mixture warm until the fettuccine is cooked.
- Cook the fettuccine until al dente, drain and transfer to a heated serving bowl. Add the sauce, toss and serve. Pass the cheese separately.
FETTUCCINE WITH MORELS, ASPARAGUS, AND GOAT CHEESE
Categories Milk/Cream Mushroom Pasta Vegetarian Quick & Easy Goat Cheese Asparagus White Wine Spring Gourmet
Yield Serves 4 to 6 as a first course
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a heavy skillet cook the shallot in the butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until it is softened, add the wine, and simmer the mixture until the wine is reduced by half. Add the broth and the morels, sliced crosswise, and simmer the mixture, covered, for 10 minutes, or until the morels are tender. Add the cream and the goat cheese and cook the mixture over low heat, stirring, until the cheese is melted. Stir in the asparagus, the chives, and salt and pepper to taste and keep the sauce warm. In a kettle of boiling salted water cook the fettuccine until it is al dente, drain it well, and in a bowl toss the pasta with the sauce.
FETTUCCINE WITH ASPARAGUS, BEET GREEN PESTO, AND POACHED EGG
Puréeing beet greens into pesto and tossing asparagus ribbons into fettuccine is a great way to incorporate healthy vegetables into pasta. A poached egg adds richness and protein to the dish. If you are following our $68 Dinner Story, reserve the beets for the Beet Risotto and 4 ounces of asparagus for the Frittata with Fennel-Spiced Pork and Asparagus .
Provided by Jill Santopietro
Categories Pasta Low Fat Vegetarian Kid-Friendly High Fiber Dinner Lunch Walnut Asparagus Beet Spring Summer Healthy Low Cholesterol Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher Small Plates
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium and toast walnuts, shaking pan often, until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate or bowl and let cool; reserve skillet.
- Pulse cooled walnuts, beet greens, garlic, parsley, lemon zest, 2 tsp. lemon juice, 3/4 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper in a food processor until finely chopped. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in 3/4 cup oil until a thick sauce forms. Add 2/3 cup Parmesan and pulse until well combined. You should have about 1 1/2 cups pesto.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a very low simmer. The water should register 180°F on an instant-read thermometer. Set a large bowl of ice water near your work station. Crack eggs into 4 ramekins or small bowls. Transfer 1 egg to a fine-mesh strainer set over a medium bowl to drain slightly (this will help remove extra egg whites and give the poached eggs a more compact shape). Carefully lower egg in strainer into hot water until egg is completely submerged. Gently shake strainer and carefully shape egg with a slotted spoon until edges of egg white start to turn opaque, 30-60 seconds. Carefully release egg from strainer into water with slotted spoon. Cook egg, turning and shaping occasionally with slotted spoon, until egg white is opaque and firm and yolk is plump and jiggles slightly to the touch, 3-3 1/2 minutes more. Transfer egg using a slotted spoon to the ice bath. As the first egg cooks, repeat steps to poach remaining 3 eggs, but keep an eye on which egg went in first. Use a timer to avoid overcooking.
- Bring the pot of water to a boil and cook fettuccine, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Using tongs or a spider, transfer pasta to a colander to drain. Reserve pasta cooking liquid in pot and set aside 1 cup liquid for the pasta sauce.
- Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in reserved skillet over medium-high. Add asparagus and sauté until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Add 1 cup pesto and 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid; gently simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Add fettuccine and simmer, tossing occasionally, until well combined. If sauce is too loose, continue to simmer; if it's too thick, add more pasta cooking liquid to loosen and stir vigorously to combine. Season with 1/2 tsp. salt, remaining 1 tsp. lemon juice, and remaining 1/4 tsp. pepper.
- Meanwhile, return the pot of water to a very low simmer. Transfer eggs from ice bath to pot to reheat until warm, 30-60 seconds. Remove eggs using a slotted spoon and place on a plate rubbed with a little olive oil. Divide pasta among 4 plates and top with poached eggs and Parmesan.
- Do Ahead
- Pesto can be made and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
FETTUCCINE WITH SMOKED SALMON AND ASPARAGUS
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, easy, quick, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Snap ends off asparagus. Slant-cut spears in 1-inch lengths. Steam until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Rinse under cold water, pat dry on paper towels and set aside. Cut salmon in slivers and set aside.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Melt butter in a large, heavy skillet. Add shallots and sauté over low heat until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in cream, increase heat and simmer about 5 minutes, until slightly thickened. Add salmon and remove from heat. Season with pepper and lemon juice. Stir in asparagus.
- Boil fettuccine 2 to 3 minutes, until just tender. Drain, but allow a bit of moisture to cling to noodles. Transfer to a warm shallow serving dish. Reheat sauce to a simmer, check seasonings, fold in dill and pour over fettuccine. Serve at once, mixing ingredients with pasta as you serve. Top each portion, if desired, with heaping teaspoon of salmon caviar.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 543, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 523 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
FETTUCCINE WITH ASPARAGUS AND PEAS
Vicki Kamstra of Spokane, Washington writes, "I found this years ago, it has truly been a crowd pleaser. I often use whole wheat pasta instead; it's a great substitution!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute leeks in oil for 1 minute. Add asparagus and garlic; saute until asparagus is crisp-tender. Stir in the peas, salt and pepper., Drain fettuccine, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Place ricotta cheese in a small bowl; whisk in reserved cooking liquid. Whisk in 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, lemon juice and zest. Add to the skillet; heat through. , Add fettuccine; toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 363mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ASPARAGUS-DIJON CHICKEN FETTUCCINE
This rich main dish has just a hint of Dijon mustard and is easily prepared using Chicken Helper® fettuccine Alfredo mix.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over high heat. Add chicken, onion and mushrooms; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until outside of chicken turns white.
- Stir in contents of sauce mix pouch (from Chicken Helper box), hot water, milk and mustard. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Stir in contents of uncooked pasta pouch (from Chicken Helper box); reduce heat. Cover; simmer about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until pasta is tender.
- Stir in asparagus. Cover; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Uncover; let stand about 5 minutes or until sauce is as thick as you'd like (sauce will thicken as it stands). Stir before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1070 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g
FETTUCCINE WITH MOREL AND ASPARAGUS
Categories Mushroom Pasta Sauté Quick & Easy Asparagus Bon Appétit
Yield 4 appetizer servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to bowl. Add fettuccine to same pot and cook until tender but still firm to bite. Drain fettuccine. Return pasta and asparagus to same pot.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in large skillet over low heat. Add garlic and tarragon and stir 1 minute. Add morels and sauté 4 minutes. Add cream and broth; boil until morels are tender and sauce thickens slightly, about 4 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
- Add sauce to pasta and asparagus; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Pass remaining Parmesan separately.
FETTUCCINE WITH ASPARAGUS
Provided by Moira Hodgson
Categories dinner, easy, quick, pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 3 to 4 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Trim the tough ends of the stalks from the asparagus. With a vegetable peeler, pare away any tough skin from the lower half of the stalks. Rinse the asparagus in cold water.
- Either cook the asparagus in a steamer or tie in a bundle standing in two inches of water. Cook, covered, until tender but firm. Drain and, when cool enough to handle, cut the stalks into three-quarter-inch pieces. Meanwhile, bring four quarts of water to boil for the fettuccine.
- Melt the butter in a large frying pan. Add the garlic and the shallots and saute for one minute. Add the prosciutto or shrimp and the cream and bring to a simmer. Cook for several minutes or until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper. Add the asparagus and keep warm until the fettuccine is cooked.
- Cook the fettuccine until al dente, drain, and transfer to a heated serving bowl. Add the sauce, toss, and serve. Pass the cheese separately.
FETTUCCINE WITH SHIITAKES AND ASPARAGUS
For this seasonal (and vegetarian) twist on carbonara, stir the yolk into your portion while the pasta is still steaming hot.
Provided by Chris Fischer
Categories Mushroom Dinner Lunch Asparagus Spring Summer Noodle Bon Appétit Massachusetts Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Heat butter and remaining 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook, tossing often, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add shallot and cook, tossing occasionally, until softened, about 2 minutes. Toss in oregano, thyme, and asparagus.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid.
- Add pasta, 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid, and 3 ounces Parmesan to skillet. Cook, tossing and adding more pasta cooking liquid as needed, until sauce coats pasta, about 2 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
- Divide pasta among plates and top each with a yolk and more Parmesan.
ASPARAGUS, SHRIMP AND DILL OVER FETTUCCINE
A spritz of lemon, a sprinkling of dill--tender shrimp and springtime asparagus don't need much to meld into a perfect pasta dish.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook fettuccine as directed on package to desired doneness. Drain; cover to keep warm.
- Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix broth and flour. Stir in lemon juice and dill. Set aside.
- In 10-inch nonstick skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat until hot. Add asparagus; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add shrimp; cook and stir 3 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink.
- Add broth mixture to skillet; cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened.
- Add cooked fettuccine to skillet; toss gently to coat. Garnish each serving with lemon wedge.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 63 g, Cholesterol 225 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 950 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
ASPARAGUS HAM FETTUCCINE
Rebecca Baird (below), a field editor from Salt Lake City, utah sent the recipe for this entree that is quick to fix for every day but is also perfect as a special meal to share with another person.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook the fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil; add asparagus. Cover and cook for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place in ice water; drain and set aside., In a skillet, saute the ham, walnuts, onion, sage and pepper in oil until onion is tender. Add asparagus; cook and stir for 1 minute. Drain fettuccine; toss with ham mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 750 calories, Fat 44g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 101mg cholesterol, Sodium 1338mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 46g protein.
FETTUCCINE WITH ASPARAGUS RIBBONS
Pasta with asparagus and creamy sauce is a delicious springdish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt. Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Blanch asparagus until just tender, about 3 minutes. Immediately transfer with tongs to ice-water bath to stop the cooking (keep the water at a boil). Drain.
- Add pasta to pot; cook until just al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water; drain.
- Meanwhile, shave asparagus stalks (not including tips) into long ribbons with a vegetable peeler; transfer ribbons and tips to a medium bowl as you work.
- Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add shallots; cook, stirring, until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add cream, 1/4 cup reserved cooking water, and asparagus.
- Bring to a boil; add pasta. Cook, tossing, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Add more cooking water if pasta seems dry. Stir in zest and lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, firm asparagus spears with tight tips for the best flavor and texture.
- Trim the woody ends of the asparagus spears before cooking.
- Cook the asparagus in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
- Immediately transfer the asparagus to an ice bath to stop the cooking process and preserve its bright green color.
- Use a high-quality fettuccine pasta for the best results.
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
- While the pasta is cooking, make the sauce.
- Use a large skillet to cook the sauce so that there is plenty of room for the asparagus and pasta.
- Add the asparagus and pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Serve the fettuccine immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.
Conclusion:
This asparagus fettuccine recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The asparagus and pasta are cooked to perfection and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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