Fettucine asparagus with shiitake & smoked

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6ouncesSmoked bacon or pancetta, cut into 1/2\" dice
4tablespoonsOlive oil
6ouncesFresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced
1poundsAsparagus, cut into 2\" piece
12ouncesFresh fettucine
1tablespoonFresh thyme, finely chopped
2tablespoonsFresh oregano, finely chopped
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

Directions

(Recipe is from Diane Pariseau of Triology Restaurant, St. Helena, Calif.)

Saute bacon in skillet until crisp, remove to a plate. Drain off excess fat, then add olive oil to the skillet and cook the mushrooms until softened. Lightly blanch the asparagus. Cook the pasta briefly in boiling salted water. Drain the noodles and toos with the asparagus, bacon, shiitake and fresh herbs. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutritional analysis per serving: 667⅖ calories; 35 grams total fat; (9.9 grams saturated fat); 27.7 grams protein; 56⅘ grams carbohydrates; 175½ milligrams cholesterol; 709.7 milligrams sodium.