Pasta With Asparagus, Pancetta And Pine Nuts Recipe

Name: Pasta With Asparagus, Pancetta And Pine Nuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked cavatappi pasta; 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1 1/2-inch pieces; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 3 tablespoons pine nuts; 2 ounces diced pancetta; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/4 cup crumbled parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0.
2
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; add asparagus to pan during last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain. Sprinkle pasta mixture with garlic; return to pan, and toss well.
3
Arrange pine nuts in a single layer on a jelly-roll pan. Bake at 400u00b0 for 3 minutes or until golden and fragrant, stirring occasionally. Place in a small bowl.
4
Increase oven temperature to 475u00b0.
5
Arrange pancetta on jelly-roll pan. Bake at 475u00b0 for 6 minutes or until crisp.
6
Combine lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper, stirring with a whisk. Drizzle over pasta mixture; toss well.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces uncooked cavatappi pasta, 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1 1/2-inch pieces, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 3 tablespoons pine nuts, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Asparagus, Pancetta And Pine Nuts 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.

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Pasta With Asparagus, Pancetta And Pine Nuts

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