FETTUCCINE WITH PEAS, ASPARAGUS, AND PANCETTA

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FETTUCCINE WITH PEAS, ASPARAGUS, AND PANCETTA image

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 oz fettuccine or penne
3 oz pancetta or bacon, chopped
1 ¼ lbs asparagus, trimmed, cut on diagonal in 1" pieces
2 c shelled fresh green peas, blanched 1 min in boiling water, drained, or frozen peas (do not thaw)
1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced, white and pale green parts separated from dark green parts
2 cloves garlic, pressed
½ c finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus additional for serving
1/3 c heavy whipping cream
3 T extra-virgin olive oil
3 T fresh lemon juice
1 T finely grated lemon zest
¼ c chopped fresh parsley, divided
¼ c thinly sliced fresh basil, divided

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta in pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain, reserving ½ c cooking liquid. Return to pot. 2. Meanwhile, cook pancetta in large nonstick skillet over med heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer pancetta to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 1 t drippings from skillet. Add asparagus to drippings in skillet; sauté 3 minutes. Add peas, white and pale green parts of green onions, and garlic; saute until veggies are just tender, about 2 min. Remove from heat. 3. Add veggie mixture, ¼ c pasta liquid, dark green parts of green onions, ½ c Parmesan, cream, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, half of parsley, and half of basil to pasta. Toss, adding more cooking liquid by tablespoons as needed. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Transfer to a large bowl. Sprinkle pancetta, remaining parsley, and basil over. Serve, passing additional Parmesan cheese.

Nivelle Villanueva
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Zaahir Hoosen
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Brian Pultorak
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken or shrimp.


FatimeH Ahmadi
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Be_quiet_Loser
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I've tried this recipe with different types of pasta and it always turns out great. I've used fettuccine, penne, and even spaghetti.


warrior 555
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This dish is a great make-ahead meal. You can cook it ahead of time and then reheat it when you're ready to serve.


ROBERT L ULUGAONO
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I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Muskan Mano
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the peas and asparagus.


Zeeshan Jutt
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The creamy sauce, salty pancetta, and sweet peas and asparagus are a perfect match.


itz Adnan
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover asparagus and peas. It's also a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Samir Murmu
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pancetta adds a nice salty flavor and the peas and asparagus add a pop of color and freshness.


Vikash Baniya
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The fettuccine was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I loved the addition of peas and asparagus.


bino moon
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus and peas were cooked perfectly. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Arm 786
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This dish was a hit with my family! The asparagus and peas added a nice pop of color and flavor. I also loved the crispy pancetta. I will definitely be making this again.