Creamy Asparagus, Herb, And Pea Pasta Recipe

Name: Creamy Asparagus, Herb, And Pea Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 thin pancetta slices (about 5/8 ounce); 1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced; 2/3 cup unsalted chicken stock; 3 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (about 1/3 cup); 3 tablespoons mascarpone cheese; 8 ounces uncooked pappardelle (wide ribbon pasta); 1 1/2 cups (1-inch) asparagus pieces; 1/2 cup frozen green peas; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh chives

Servings: persons

2 thin pancetta slices (about 5/8 ounce)
1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced
2/3 cup unsalted chicken stock
3 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (about 1/3 cup)
3 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
8 ounces uncooked pappardelle (wide ribbon pasta)
1 1/2 cups (1-inch) asparagus pieces
1/2 cup frozen green peas
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh chives

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Place pancetta in a large skillet over medium heat; cook 6 minutes or until pancetta begins to crisp, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 4 minutes. Add the cream cheese and mascarpone, stirring with a whisk until smooth. Strain sauce through a fine sieve over a large bowl. Discard solids.
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Cook pasta according to package directions; omitting salt and fat. Add asparagus and peas during last 2 minutes of cooking; cook 2 minutes. Drain. Add the pasta mixture, salt, and black pepper to sauce in bowl; toss well to combine. Sprinkle with parsley and chives.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 thin pancetta slices (about 5/8 ounce), 1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced, 2/3 cup unsalted chicken stock, 3 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (about 1/3 cup), and more.

Yes, Creamy Asparagus, Herb, And Pea Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Asparagus, Herb, And Pea Pasta

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