FETTUCCINE WITH PEAS, ASPARAGUS AND PANCETTA

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This recipe was in the May 2010 "Fast Easy Fresh" section of Bon Appetit magazine. great combination of flavors

Provided by Epi Curious

Categories     Ham

Time 40m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces fettuccine (or penne)
3 ounces pancetta, chopped (or bacon)
1 1/4 lbs asparagus, trimmed, cut on diagonal into 1-inch pieces
2 cups fresh green peas, shelled, blanched 1 minute in boiling water, drained (OR frozen peas (do not thaw)
1 bunch green onion, thinly sliced, white and pale green parts separated from dark green parts
3 garlic cloves, pressed
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated, plus additional for serving
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
1 tablespoon lemon peel, finely grated
1/4 cup Italian parsley, fresh, chopped & divided
1/4 cup basil, fresh, thinly sliced, divided

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to the bite. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid. Return pasta to pot.
  • Meanwhile, cook pancetta in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, transfer pancetta to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 1 teaspoon drippings from skillet. Add asparagus to drippings in skillet; saute' 3 minutes. Add peas, white and pale green parts of green onions, and garlic; saute' until vegetables are just tender, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Add vegetable mixture, 1/4 cup pasta cooking liquid, dark green parts of green onions, 1/2 cup Parmesan, cream, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon peel, half of the parsley and half of the basil to the pasta. Toss, adding more cooking liquid by tablespoonfuls if needed. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Transfer to a large bowl. Sprinkle pancetta, remaining parsley and remaining basil over. Serve, passing additional Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 648.6, Fat 25.6, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 110, Sodium 247.9, Carbohydrate 82.8, Fiber 10.6, Sugar 8.8, Protein 25.6

SayedAlijankazmi 69
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I'm a vegetarian, so I made this dish without the pancetta. It was still delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Meesa Sesako
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. There were too many steps and I ended up making a mess. However, the final product was delicious. I would recommend this recipe for experienced cooks.


Bret Dread
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The sauce was so flavorful and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again for my next dinner party.


Jennifer Michael
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste. The sauce was very creamy and the pancetta was a bit too salty. However, the asparagus was cooked perfectly and the fettuccine was al dente. Overall, it was a good dish, but I would make a few changes next t


Savanna Vigil
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I'm not a huge fan of asparagus, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again, even though I'm not a big fan of aspa


Arshad Raja
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The fettuccine was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Sofiya Sofiya
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit! My family loves it. The sauce is so flavorful and the asparagus is always cooked perfectly.


Asadul shah
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This dish was amazing! The flavors were perfect and the asparagus was cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Latoya Blackford
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I'm a vegetarian, so I made this dish without the pancetta. It was still delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Loginmohamed Awny
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. There were too many steps and I ended up making a mess. However, the final product was delicious. I would recommend this recipe for experienced cooks.


Rash Bean
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The sauce was so flavorful and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again for my next dinner party.


Hayden Mudd
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste. The sauce was very creamy and the pancetta was a bit too salty. However, the asparagus was cooked perfectly and the fettuccine was al dente. Overall, it was a good dish, but I would make a few changes next t


Hasha Asad
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I'm not a huge fan of asparagus, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again, even though I'm not a big fan of aspa


MD ANAM HOSSAIN
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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 added a bit of extra Parmesan cheese and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Srron
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The flavors were well-balanced and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Evelyn Jarina
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This fettuccine dish was an absolute delight! The combination of peas, asparagus, and pancetta created a symphony of flavors that danced on my palate. The asparagus was cooked perfectly, retaining its vibrant green color and crisp texture. The peas a


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