FETTUCINE WITH PEAS, ASPARAGUS, AND PANCETTA

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Fettucine with Peas, Asparagus, and Pancetta image

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Milk/Cream     Pasta     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Dinner     Parmesan     Bacon     Asparagus     Pea     Spring     Family Reunion     Potluck     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces fettuccine or penne
3 ounces pancetta or bacon, chopped
1 1/4 pounds asparagus, trimmed, cut on diagonal into 1-inch pieces
2 cups shelled fresh green peas, blanched 1 minute 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 garlic cloves, pressed
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese plus additional for serving
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley, divided
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil, divided

Steps:

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

Atuhaire Nichoras
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Me The Master of Games MTMG
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I'm definitely going to try this recipe again with different vegetables.


Derrick Mcnatt
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Ufuoma Kudos
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I'm not a big fan of asparagus, but I loved it in this dish. It was cooked perfectly.


Matthew Focht
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This is my new favorite pasta dish! It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Marcelino Chavez
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I would definitely make this dish again. It was so easy and delicious.


Tik Gvidzz
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Overall, I thought this fettuccine dish was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Fatima badaoui douida
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The asparagus was a bit tough in this dish. I think I would have preferred it if it had been cooked for a little longer.


Sahen Sheik
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This fettuccine dish was a bit too rich for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a lighter sauce.


Empress Pretty Pretty
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The pancetta really made this dish. It added so much flavor and richness.


PDF&AI Pakistan
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I loved the bright green color of the asparagus in this dish. It made it look so inviting.


Jp Visser
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This was a great weeknight meal. It was easy to make and the ingredients were all things I had on hand.


Chandavi
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked to al dente perfection.


sharif gul
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This fettuccine dish was a delightful surprise! The combination of peas, asparagus, pancetta, and creamy sauce was simply divine. The pancetta added a wonderful salty and savory flavor that balanced out the sweetness of the peas and asparagus.