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Fettuccine Alfredo with Asparagus Recipe

Fettuccine Alfredo with Asparagus Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb asparagus
3/4 lb 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:

Snap the tough ends off the asparagus and discard them. Cut the asparagus spears into 1-inch pieces. In a 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.
Drain the pasta and asparagus. Toss with the butter, cream, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and Parmesan. Serve with additional Parmesan.
Variations: Fettuccine Alfredo: Eliminate the asparagus.
Fettuccine Alfredo with Ham and Peas: Eliminate the asparagus. Add 1 cup frozen peas to the pasta during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Toss 1/4 pound of deli ham, cut into matchstick strips, with the remaining ingredients.
Fettuccine Alfredo with Fresh Mixed Herbs: Eliminate the asparagus. Toss in 3 tablespoons of chopped fresh herbs, such as basil, parsley, and/or chives, at the end.
Fettuccine Alfredo with Parsley and Sage: Eliminate the asparagus. Toss in 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley and 1/2 teaspoon dried sage at the end.
Wine Recommendation: A forcefully acidic white wine is a natural with asparagus and will pierce the richness of the sauce. Try one of the sauvignon blancs from New Zealand or a vernaccia from Italy.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	670.4 Kcal (2807 kJ)
Calories from fat	277.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	30.86g	47%
Cholesterol	164.2mg	55%
Sodium	770.29mg	32%
Potassium	273.33mg	6%
Total Carbs	77.5g	26%
Sugars	5.02g	20%
Dietary Fiber	5.7g	23%
Protein	23.32g	47%
Vitamin C	7.1mg	12%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	5mg	28%
Calcium	294.7mg	29%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	255.43 Kcal (1069 kJ)
Calories from fat	105.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.76g	47%
Cholesterol	62.56mg	55%
Sodium	293.49mg	32%
Potassium	104.14mg	6%
Total Carbs	29.53g	26%
Sugars	1.91g	20%
Dietary Fiber	2.17g	23%
Protein	8.88g	47%
Vitamin C	2.7mg	12%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	1.9mg	28%
Calcium	112.3mg	29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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