Fettuccine Alfredo with Mascarpone and Asparagus

With the addition of mascarpone cheese, this indulgent fettuccine Alfredo is velvety rich – and deliciously decadent.

Recipe - The Fairway Market Corporate

Prep Time15 Minutes

Servings4

Cook Time20 Minutes

Calories880

Ingredients

1 pkg (16 oz) Ronzoni® Fettuccine

1/2 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces

2 tbsp butter

1 shallot, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

3/4 cup 35% heavy cream

1 cup mascarpone cheese

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped

2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, adding asparagus in the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid.

2. Meanwhile, melt butter in large skillet set over medium heat; cook shallot and garlic for 1 to 2 minutes or until softened. Stir in cream; bring to boil. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.

3. Reduced heat to medium-low. Whisk in mascarpone cheese until smooth and sauce is thickened. Season with salt and pepper. 3.

4. Toss together sauce, pasta and asparagus, reserved cooking liquid and Parmesan for 1 to 2 minutes or until pasta is well coated. Stir in chives and parsley.

Tip: Substitute cream cheese for mascarpone cheese if desired.

Nutritional Information

44 g Fat
26 g Saturated Fat
140 mg Cholesterol
640 mg Sodium
95 g Carbohydrate
640 mg Sodium
95 g Carbohydrate
5 g Fiber
6 g Sugars
14 g Protein

15 minutes

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

Servings

880

Calories

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Makes 4 servings

1 pkg (16 oz) Ronzoni® Fettuccine

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1/2 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces

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2 tbsp butter

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1 shallot, finely chopped

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2 cloves garlic, minced

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3/4 cup 35% heavy cream

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1 cup mascarpone cheese

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1/2 tsp salt

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1/2 tsp pepper

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1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

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2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped

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2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

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