Fettuccine Alfredo with Asparagus

JaniceJanice wolf

ingredients

  • 1 pound asparagus
  • 3/4 pound fettuccine
  • 4 tbsp. butter, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Pinch grated nutmeg
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

directions

  • 1

    1. Snap the tough ends off the asparagus and discard them. Cut asparagus spears into 1 inch pieces.

  • 2

    2. In large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the fettuccine until almost done, about 8 minutes. Add the asparagus; cook until it and the pasta are just done, about 4 minutes longer.

  • 3

    3. Drain the pasta and asparagus. Toss with the butter, cream, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and parmesan. Serve with additional parmesan

notes

Pair with dry white wine.

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