Spring Asparagus and Pancetta Fettucine Recipe

Name: Spring Asparagus and Pancetta Fettucine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5-13 ounces, weight Pancetta, Thick Cut (cut Into Small Pieces); 4 Tablespoons Butter; 1 clove Garlic, Minced Or Grated; 1/4 whole Medium Red Onion, Diced; 1 pound Crimini Mushrooms, Sliced; 1 pound Asparagus, Trimmed Of Stems And Cut Into 1 Inch Chunks; 1 gallon, ¼ tablespoons, 1- 1/2 teaspoons, 58 pinches Water; 3/4 pounds, 1- 1/4 ounces, weight Whole Wheat Fettucine Or Linguini; 1/2 cups Parmesan Cheese, Finely Grated; Salt To Taste; Fresh Ground Pepper (LOTS!)

Servings: persons

5-13 ounces, weight Pancetta, Thick Cut (cut Into Small Pieces)
4 Tablespoons Butter
1 clove Garlic, Minced Or Grated
1/4 whole Medium Red Onion, Diced
1 pound Crimini Mushrooms, Sliced
1 pound Asparagus, Trimmed Of Stems And Cut Into 1 Inch Chunks
1 gallon, ¼ tablespoons, 1- 1/2 teaspoons, 58 pinches Water
3/4 pounds, 1- 1/4 ounces, weight Whole Wheat Fettucine Or Linguini
1/2 cups Parmesan Cheese, Finely Grated
Salt To Taste
Fresh Ground Pepper (LOTS!)

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In small saute pan on medium high heat, saute pancetta until crisp.
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Remove from pan, drain on paper towels and set aside.
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In another larger saute pan, heat 1 tablespoon of butter.
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Add in garlic, onion and mushrooms.
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Saute until slightly softened.
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Add asparagus to the same pan and continue to saute until asparagus has softened but is still somewhat crisp to the bite (al dente).
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Meanwhile, in large pot, boil 4 litres of water with 1 tablespoon of salt.
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Boil pasta for about 8 minutes or until al dente.
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Drain and pour back into pot.
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Toss in remaining 3 tablespoons butter, salt, pepper, and Parmesan (reserve some to top your pasta).
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Serve pasta topped with asparagus mixture and pancetta (alternately, you can stir the asparagus mixture right into the pasta).
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Garnish with remaining Parmesan.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5-13 ounces, weight Pancetta, Thick Cut (cut Into Small Pieces), 4 Tablespoons Butter, 1 clove Garlic, Minced Or Grated, 1/4 whole Medium Red Onion, Diced, and more.

Yes, Spring Asparagus and Pancetta Fettucine falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Spring Asparagus and Pancetta Fettucine

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