asparagas and pasta parmesan

(1 RATING)
35 Pinches
Martinsville, VA
Updated on Aug 10, 2010

I wasn't sure about this recipe until I tried it. Yummy! It is best with fresh Asparagas. Good as a main lunch course or as a side dish.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method ---
yield 4 to 6

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces fettuccine
  • 6 ounces canadian bacon, sliced and cut into 1/4 inch strips
  • 1 large onion, thinnly sliced
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tablespoon butter

How To Make asparagas and pasta parmesan

  • Step 1
    Cook fettuccine according to package directions.
  • Step 2
    Cut fresh asparagus into 1/2 inch pieces (if using frozen asparagus spears, add to skillet with bacon) and saute' with onion in butter until onions are softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Add bacon to asparsgus mixture, lower heat, cook covered (about 5 minutes) until asparagus is tender.
  • Step 4
    Bring cream to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan. Boi gently for 2 minutes to reduce slightly. Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
  • Step 5
    Add cream mixture to asparagus - bacon mixture. Add pepper to taste. Simmer 2 minutes, stirring once or twice.
  • Step 6
    Drain fettuccine and tos with sauce. Serve with extra cheese. Yummy!

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