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.

Florenda Delapena
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Ayindeadijat Oduntan
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover asparagus and peas. It's easy to make and very flavorful.


Taed Price
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Overall, this was a good recipe. The asparagus and peas were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would make it again.


Raja Nadeem
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Saboor Mehar
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Followed the recipe but the sauce didn't turn out as creamy as I expected. Maybe I did something wrong?


Roshan Patel
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The sauce was a bit too heavy for my taste, but the asparagus and peas were cooked perfectly. Overall, it was a good dish.


Marvin Watson
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This was a delicious and satisfying meal. The asparagus and peas added a nice touch of color and flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Sheikh Siam
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone raved about the creamy sauce and the perfectly cooked pasta. Will definitely make this again.


Nyagoa Rambang
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This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. I especially loved the crispy pancetta and the tender asparagus. Definitely a keeper!


Sharda Chy
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Followed the recipe to the letter and it turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus and peas were cooked perfectly. Will definitely make this again.


x.ala88
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This fettuccine dish was a delight! The combination of peas, asparagus, and pancetta created a flavorful and balanced meal. The asparagus added a nice crunch, while the peas provided a pop of sweetness. The pancetta gave the dish a savory and salty f