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Fettuccine with Asparagus and Peas

Name: Fettuccine with Asparagus and Peas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine; 2 medium leeks (white portion only), sliced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup frozen peas, thawed; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese; 1/4 cup plus 6 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

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Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Sep. 26, 2022

Vicki Kamstra of Spokane, Washington writes, "I found this years ago, it has truly been a crowd pleaser. I often use whole wheat pasta instead; it's a great substitution!"

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Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
2 medium leeks (white portion only), sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/4 cup plus 6 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

Directions

Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute leeks in oil for 1 minute. Add asparagus and garlic; saute until asparagus is crisp-tender. Stir in the peas, salt and pepper.
Drain fettuccine, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Place ricotta cheese in a small bowl; whisk in reserved cooking liquid. Whisk in 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, lemon juice and zest. Add to the skillet; heat through.
Add fettuccine; toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups: 250 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 363mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Fettuccine with Asparagus and Peas

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