Pancetta and asparagus pasta Recipe
This 5-Ingredient dish is super easy to make, and full of absolutely amazing flavor!
Ingredients
- 250 g whole wheat spaghetti or pasta of your choice
- 250 g pancetta, cut into small sticks
- 500 g asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 20 ml dry white wine
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
1.
Sauté pancetta in a large pan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until crispy.
2.
Remove pancetta with a slotted spoon and set aside
3.
Add asparagus to the pan and sauté in the pancetta grease for about 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until almost cooked.
4.
Slowly add the white wine to deglaze the pan. Continue cooking for 5 minutes or until the wine has reduced by about half.
5.
Cook the pasta in a large pot according to package instructions. Drain, but reserve ¼ cup of the pasta water for later (if needed).
6.
Add the pasta, pancetta and ¼ cup Parmesan cheese to the sauté pan with asparagus, and toss until combined. Sprinkle pasta with the remaining Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 208g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 387 | |
| Calories from Fat 79 | 20% |
| Total Fat 8.89g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat 3.74g | 15% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium 1078mg | 45% |
| Potassium 504mg | 14% |
| Total Carbs 51.16g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.4g | 5% |
| Sugars 1.4g | 1% |
| Protein 28.31g | 45% |
