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Asparagus Cream Cheese Fettuccini Recipe

Ready in under 15 minutes, this dreamy asparagus fettuccine is a weeknight dinner winner! Creamy, cheesy, and bursting with fresh asparagus flavor, this simple 5-ingredient recipe is surprisingly elegant. We use Dijon mustard (like Maille Ancienne) for a sophisticated kick. Perfect for a quick and delicious meal!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 11 mins
Calories 319.8 kcal
Protein 24g
Rating 4.2 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Asparagus Cream Cheese Fettuccini

  • 1 pound asparagus
  • 8 ounces fresh fettuccine
  • 4 ounces cream cheese with garlic and herbs
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts
  • 2/3 cup pasta cooking water

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How to Make Asparagus Cream Cheese Fettuccini

  1. Snap off the tough ends of 1 pound asparagus and cut into 1-inch pieces.
  2. Cook 8 ounces fettuccine according to package directions, minus 2 minutes. (If using fresh pasta, cook for 2 minutes.)
  3. Add asparagus to the pasta during the last 3 minutes of cooking time. Cook until pasta and asparagus are tender-crisp.
  4. Reserve 2/3 cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
  5. Return the cooked pasta and asparagus to the saucepan.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together 4 ounces cream cheese, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (Maille Ancienne recommended), and the reserved pasta water until smooth and creamy.
  7. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the pasta and toss to coat evenly. Add more pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.
  8. Garnish each serving with 1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

3g

Carbs

16g

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