Creamy Fettuccine with Asparagus
(from cbukszpan’s recipe box)
Easy and impressive.
Source: Everyday Food magazine
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: Simple dinners
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp grainy mustard
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 tbsp fresh dill leaves
- 4 oz. goat cheese
- 2 bunches asparagus
- 1 box fettuccine
- salt
- pepper
Directions
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In a small skillet over medium heat, toast pine nuts, stirring often, until golden, 2-3 mins.
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In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook 1 box fettucine until al dente, according to package instructions, adding asparagus during last 5 mins. of cooking. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, drain.
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Return pasta, asparagus, and reserved pasta water to the pot. Toss with goat cheese, mustard, dill, and toasted pine nuts. Season with salt and pepper.