Ham and Asparagus Fettuccine
Get dinner on the table in no time with this simple fettuccine recipe. Try it with ham and asparagus or customize with your favorite ingredients.
Equipment
- Colander, 3-quart
- Large skillet
- Food prep knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 pound fettuccine
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup shallot, chopped
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced, chop if large
- 8 ounces ham, 1/4-inch dice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths, cooked
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded, plus more for serving
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Following the package directions, cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling water with 1 tablespoon of kosher salt. Drain and set aside.
- 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 to 6 minutes until the mushrooms are golden and the onions are translucent. Add the garlic and continue cooking for 2 minutes.
- 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 cooked asparagus and heat through. Stir in the parsley and add salt, as needed, to taste.
- Toss the hot cooked fettuccine with the sauce and serve with extra Parmesan cheese.
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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