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Shaved Asparagus Pasta
Go easy on the carbs with shaved asparagus pasta.
food
Shaved Asparagus Pasta
Go easy on the carbs with shaved asparagus pasta.
Supplies
- 1 bunch of asparagus, ends trimmed
- 1 pound fettuccine
- 2 shallots, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Pinch of fresh thyme
- 1 1/2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, for garnish
Steps
- Shave asparagus stalks into long ribbons with a vegetable peeler.
- Boil pasta in salted water.
- Cook according to package instructions.
- Meanwhile in a pan, sauté shallots and garlic in olive oil until translucent. Season with pinch of thyme, salt and pepper.
- Pour a ladle of pasta water into pan and add mascarpone. Stir until dissolved.
- Toss asparagus ribbons in the pasta pot just a few minutes before fettuccine is al dente.
- Drain pasta and toss in the sauce.
- Serve with a squeeze of lemon for freshness and sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan.