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How to Make Creamy Fettuccine with Asparagus, Peas, and Prosciutto - A Step-by-Step Guide

Fettuccine pasta is a versatile and delicious base for a wide variety of sauces and toppings. One of the best ways to enjoy this classic Italian pasta is by pairing it with a creamy, flavorful sauce and adding some fresh, seasonal vegetables. That's exactly what you get with this recipe for Creamy Fettuccine with Asparagus, Peas, and Prosciutto.

This dish is the perfect combination of rich, creamy sauce, tender asparagus, sweet peas, and salty prosciutto. The flavors and textures of t...

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Ingredients

  • ½ bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • ¼ cup water
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
  • 1 (1 ounce) slice prosciutto, cut into thin strips

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 3
  • Yield: 3 servings

  • Combine the asparagus, peas, and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Cover the saucepan and cook until the vegetables are beginning to become tender, yet retain some crispness, about 5 minutes; drain any remaining liquid and set the vegetables aside.
  • Melt the butter in the saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir the flour into the butter until combined, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the milk, raise heat to medium and cook, whisking frequently, until the mixture thickens, another 2 to 3 minutes. Stir the garlic powder and Parmesan cheese into the sauce; season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine in the boiling water until the pasta is cooked yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain and return the fettuccine to the pot. Stir the vegetables, the sauce, and the prosciutto into the fettuccine.

    • Nutrition

    556 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 75mg
    • Sodium: 854mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 530mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 608mg

    Categories

    Creamy recipes
    Fettuccine recipes
    Asparagus recipes
    Peas recipes
    Prosciutto recipes