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

  1. In a small skillet over medium heat, toast pine nuts, stirring often, until golden, 2-3 mins.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

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