PENNE WITH PISTACHIOS, ASPARAGUS, AND CREAM

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This recipe is from the great Italian chef, Mary Ann Esposito.(with a couple of little modifications)

Provided by MsPia

Categories     Penne

Time 25m

Yield 10 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup pistachio nut, peeled
1 lb thin asparagus, cut into thirds
1/4 cup unsalted butter
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 lb dry penne pasta
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Steps:

  • Cook the asparagus in a stockpot in boiling salted water, uncovered, over medium-high heat until tender, about 3 minutes. Remove the asparagus, saving the water so the pasta can be prepared in the same pot.
  • Sauté garlic in butter in a sauté pan over medium heat.
  • Meanwhile start cooking the pasta, according to package directions.
  • Add the asparagus and pepper.
  • Increase heat to high and pour in the wine, stirring for about 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium.
  • Pour the half and half and the cream over asparagus mixture and simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Season with salt.
  • When pasta is done, drain and return to pot.
  • Combine asparagus sauce with pasta, stirring over medium heat.
  • Add cheese, stirring until it melts; transfer to platter.
  • Garnish with pistachio nuts and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Fat 23.2, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 56.2, Sodium 598.6, Carbohydrate 68.5, Fiber 10.6, Sugar 1.8, Protein 13.7

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