FETTUCCINE WITH ASPARAGUS IN LEMON CREAM SAUCE

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I can't wait to try this! From one of my favorite standby cookbooks- Quick Vegetarian Pleasures by Jeanne Lemlin.

Provided by carolinajen4

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 lb fettuccine
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 lb asparagus, stalks peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup milk
1 lemon, rind of, grated
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Cook fettuccine until al dente in a large pot of boiling water.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the garlic and asparagus and saute, tossing constantly, 2 minutes.
  • Pour in about 2 tablespoons of water and cover the pan.
  • Cook until the asparagus are just tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine the cream, milk, lemon rind, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
  • Pour over the asparagus and bring to a boil.
  • Drain the fettuccine and return to the pot.
  • Pour on the asparagus sauce, toss, and stir in the parmesan cheese.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537.9, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 124.2, Sodium 474.7, Carbohydrate 67.6, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 2.9, Protein 19.1

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