Fettuccine with Roasted Spring Vegetables and Ham

Name: Fettuccine with Roasted Spring Vegetables and Ham
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 kilograms thin asparagus, trimmed and cut on the diagonal into 1 1/2 -inch lengths; 59 milliliters chopped dill; 907 grams dried fettuccine; 473 milliliters heavy cream; 680 grams leeks, white and tender green, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise 1 1/2 inches thick; 3 Tbsps fresh lemon juice; 79 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 12 servings Freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 12 servings Salt and freshly ground pepper; 12 scallions, cut into 1 1/2 -inch lengths; 340 grams smoked ham, cut into 2-by-1/4-inch strips

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Fettuccine with Roasted Spring Vegetables and Ham Head to the store and pick up asparagus, dill, fettuccine, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 45

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Oven

In a large roasting pan, combine the asparagus, leeks, scallions, olive oil and half of the lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Roast the vegetables, tossing once or twice, for 20 minutes, or until tender.

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Salt And Pepper

Lemon Juice

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Asparagus

Olive Oil

Green Onions

Leek

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Roasting Pan

In a small saucepan, combine the cream and dill; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat, cover and keep warm.

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Salt And Pepper

Cream

Dill

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Sauce Pan

Cook the pasta in a stockpot of boiling salted water until al dente.

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Pasta

Water

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Pot

Drain well, reserving 1 cup of the cooking water. Return the pasta to the pot.

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Pasta

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Pot

Add the vegetables, ham, cream and the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of lemon juice and toss over low heat; add some of the cooking water if the pasta seems dry. Season with salt and pepper, transfer to a platter and serve. Pass the Parmesan separately.

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Salt And Pepper

Lemon Juice

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Parmesan