Ham and Asparagus Fettuccine
Get dinner on the table in no time with this simple ham and asparagus fettuccine recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fettuccine
- 1 tbsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 2 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup chopped shallots
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 8 ounces diced ham, 1/4-inch dice
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths
- 1 ½ tsp minced garlic
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Follow the package directions to cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water with 1 tablespoon of kosher salt. Reserve about 1/4 cup of the cooking water and drain the pasta. Set aside.1 pound fettuccine | 1 tbsp kosher salt
- While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot, ham, and mushrooms when the butter begins to sizzle. Cook, stirring, for 4 minutes until the mushrooms are golden and the onions are softened. Add the asparagus, garlic, and black pepper and continue cooking for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender.2 tbsp butter | 1/4 cup chopped shallots | 8 ounces sliced mushrooms | 8 ounces diced ham | 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic | 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper | 1 pound asparagus
- Add the cream and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese; bring to a simmer and cook over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the parsley and season with kosher salt and black pepper, as needed. Toss with the hot cooked fettuccine and serve with extra Parmesan cheese.2 cups heavy cream | 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese | 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
Add a splash of the reserved pasta water if the sauce tightens too much before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 733kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 26gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 189mgSodium: 587mgPotassium: 682mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1934IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 156mgIron: 4mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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