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Ingredients
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1 (8.8 oz.) package uncooked pappardelle pasta
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 shallot, finely chopped
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3 cloves garlic, finely chopped (about 1 tablespoon)
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1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
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3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high. Add pappardelle, and cook until al dente, about 6 minutes. Drain pasta over a heatproof bowl, reserving 1 1/2 cups cooking water; set aside.
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Heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic, and cook, stirring constantly, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add asparagus and 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until asparagus is bright green and tender, about 4 minutes.
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Add butter, cream, lemon zest and juice, salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper, and remaining 1 cup cooking water to skillet. Stir in cooked pasta, and cook over medium-low, gently stirring with tongs and sprinkling in Parmesan cheese, until sauce thickens and coats pasta, about 2
minutes. Divide pasta evenly among 4 bowls, and garnish with basil and
additional Parmesan.Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
431 | Calories |
23g | Fat |
46g | Carbs |
13g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 431 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 23g | 29% |
Saturated Fat 10g | 51% |
Cholesterol 87mg | 29% |
Sodium 381mg | 17% |
Total Carbohydrate 46g | 17% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% |
Total Sugars 4g | |
Protein 13g | 26% |
Vitamin C 13mg | 14% |
Calcium 114mg | 9% |
Iron 3mg | 17% |
Potassium 406mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.