FETTUCCINE WITH PEAS, ASPARAGUS AND PANCETTA

Fettuccine With Peas, Asparagus and Pancetta image

Provided by Epi Curious

Categories Ham

Time 40m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces fettuccine (or penne)
3 ounces pancetta, chopped (or bacon)
1 1/4 lbs asparagus, trimmed, cut on diagonal into 1-inch pieces
2 cups fresh green peas, shelled, blanched 1 minute in boiling water, drained (OR frozen peas (do not thaw)
1 bunch green onion, thinly sliced, white and pale green parts separated from dark green parts
3 garlic cloves, pressed
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated, plus additional for serving
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
1 tablespoon lemon peel, finely grated
1/4 cup Italian parsley, fresh, chopped & divided
1/4 cup basil, fresh, thinly sliced, divided

Steps:

Cook pasta in a pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to the bite. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid. Return pasta to pot.
Meanwhile, cook pancetta in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, transfer pancetta to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 1 teaspoon drippings from skillet. Add asparagus to drippings in skillet; saute' 3 minutes. Add peas, white and pale green parts of green onions, and garlic; saute' until vegetables are just tender, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
Add vegetable mixture, 1/4 cup pasta cooking liquid, dark green parts of green onions, 1/2 cup Parmesan, cream, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon peel, half of the parsley and half of the basil to the pasta. Toss, adding more cooking liquid by tablespoonfuls if needed. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Transfer to a large bowl. Sprinkle pancetta, remaining parsley and remaining basil over. Serve, passing additional Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 648.6, Fat 25.6, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 110, Sodium 247.9, Carbohydrate 82.8, Fiber 10.6, Sugar 8.8, Protein 25.6