Fettuccine Alfredo with Mascarpone and AsparagusFettuccine Alfredo with Mascarpone and Asparagus

Fettuccine Alfredo with Mascarpone and Asparagus

With the addition of mascarpone cheese, this indulgent fettuccine Alfredo is velvety rich – and deliciously decadent.
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Fettuccine Alfredo with Mascarpone and Asparagus
Prep Time15 Minutes
Servings4
Cook Time20 Minutes
Calories880
Ingredients
1 pkg (16 oz) Ronzoni® Fettuccine
1/2 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tbsp butter
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup 35% heavy cream
1 cup mascarpone cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, adding asparagus in the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid.

 

2. Meanwhile, melt butter in large skillet set over medium heat; cook shallot and garlic for 1 to 2 minutes or until softened. Stir in cream; bring to boil. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.

 

3. Reduced heat to medium-low. Whisk in mascarpone cheese until smooth and sauce is thickened. Season with salt and pepper. 3.

 

4. Toss together sauce, pasta and asparagus, reserved cooking liquid and Parmesan for 1 to 2 minutes or until pasta is well coated. Stir in chives and parsley.

 

Tip: Substitute cream cheese for mascarpone cheese if desired.

 

Nutritional Information

  • 44 g Fat
  • 26 g Saturated Fat
  • 140 mg Cholesterol
  • 640 mg Sodium
  • 95 g Carbohydrate
  • 640 mg Sodium
  • 95 g Carbohydrate
  • 5 g Fiber
  • 6 g Sugars
  • 14 g Protein

15 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings
880
Calories

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, adding asparagus in the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid.

 

2. Meanwhile, melt butter in large skillet set over medium heat; cook shallot and garlic for 1 to 2 minutes or until softened. Stir in cream; bring to boil. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.

 

3. Reduced heat to medium-low. Whisk in mascarpone cheese until smooth and sauce is thickened. Season with salt and pepper. 3.

 

4. Toss together sauce, pasta and asparagus, reserved cooking liquid and Parmesan for 1 to 2 minutes or until pasta is well coated. Stir in chives and parsley.

 

Tip: Substitute cream cheese for mascarpone cheese if desired.