Creamy Asparagus and Peas Pasta

Creamy Asparagus and Peas Pasta

by Harold Perry 2 years ago
4 (9)
30 minutes
423.2 kcal
54.6 g carbs
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Description

This recipe is inspired by both Jaime Oliver's Creamy Shells and Peas recipe and a local restaurant's version. However, I've never been tempted to make Jaime's; I'm sure it tastes awesome but I decided to tweak it to my heart's content. Mine is very fast to make and very fresh tasting.

Ingredients
  • 5 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ½ pound fresh peas
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound fresh fettuccine pasta
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 5 ounces shredded Italian three-cheese blend
Directions
  1. 1. Place bacon in a large saucepan and cook over medium-high heat until bacon is evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally while cooking. Drain the bacon grease from the pan, and transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.
  2. 2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and stir in asparagus and peas; stir occasionally and cook until the vegetables are slightly softened but still bright green, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. 3. Cook and stir onion until translucent over medium heat in the same pan as bacon, about 5 minutes; stir in asparagus, peas, and bacon pieces.
  4. 4. Squeeze lemon juice over the asparagus mixture; season with salt and black pepper.
  5. 5. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and stir in the fettuccine; cook, stirring often, until fettuccine are tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well.
  6. 6. Stir hot fettuccine into the pan with asparagus mixture over medium-low heat and toss gently to combine.
  7. 7. Stir in cream and bring mixture to a simmer.
  8. 8. Sprinkle cheese blend over the mixture and allow to stand until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes; stir cheese lightly into the fettuccine and vegetables to serve.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 6 servings
calories: 423.2 kcal
carbohydrates: 54.6 g
protein: 20.8 g
saturated fat: 7 g
cholesterol: 91.1 mg
sodium: 435.2 mg
fiber: 6.8 g
sugar: 5.1 g