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thin pancetta slices butter extra-virgin olive oil cheese flat leaf salt freshly ground pepper Parmesan cheese
Viewed: 35 - Published at: 9 years agoIngredients
- 1 pound fresh thin asparagus
- 4 to 6 oz. thick pancetta slices, diced
- 1 (9-oz.) package refrigerated fettuccine
- 2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup freshly shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- Toppings: shaved Parmesan cheese, freshly ground pepper
Method
- Snap off and discard tough ends of asparagus. Cut diagonally into 1 1/2-inch pieces.
- Saute pancetta in a large skillet over medium heat 5 minutes or until crisp; remove from skillet.
- Cook fettuccine and asparagus in boiling salted water to cover 2 to 3 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.
- Melt butter with oil in skillet over medium heat; add hot cooked pasta and asparagus, cheese, and next 3 ingredients. Toss to coat, adding enough reserved pasta water to make a glossy sauce. Remove from heat; sprinkle with pancetta. Serve immediately with desired toppings.
- We tested with Buitoni All Natural Fettuccine.
