Creamy Asparagus and Pancetta Penne
"A great one dish meal that is easy to prepare and delicious!!"
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (496.7 g)
- Calories 650.9
- Total Fat - 16.1 g
- Saturated Fat - 6.7 g
- Cholesterol - 35.3 mg
- Sodium - 1587.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 111.2 g
- Dietary Fiber - 8.9 g
- Sugars - 44 g
- Protein - 16.1 g
- Calcium - 202.5 mg
- Iron - 2 mg
- Vitamin C - 43.8 mg
- Thiamin - 0.4 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Combine the flour and butter in a bowl until a paste forms.
Step 2
Place a large high-sided saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the oil to the pan; swirl to coat. Add pancetta; cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the mushrooms and saute for 5 minutes or until browned and the liquid evaporates. Add the wine, and cook 2 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed, stirring to loosen browned bits. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt. Transfer the mixture to a plate.
Step 3
Add the stock, 2 cups milk, penne,and bay leaf to the pan. Bring to a boil. Cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in peas. asparagus, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1 cup milk, and thyme; cook 2 minutes. Add butter-flour paste, in pieces, stirring constantly to combine and thicken. Remove from heat; stir in the mushroom mixture, parsley, lemon rind, and black pepper. Serve and enjoy.
Tips
No special items needed.