Fettuccine Alfredo with Bacon
Springtime Asparagus and Peas
Ingredients
- 2 (9-oz) pkg refrigerated fettuccine
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1½ cups shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and reserve ⅓ cup pasta water.
- Meanwhile, cook bacon until crisp in a large nonstick skillet. Remove bacon, reserving half of drippings in skillet.
- Cook garlic in drippings over medium heat 1 minute. Add flour; cook, stirring constantly 30 seconds.
- Gradually add milk, stirring constantly; cook 2 minutes or until slightly thick.
- Stir in cheese and salt until blended.
- Toss with hot cooked pasta in pasta pot. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
- Add bacon. Serve hot.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1 lb asparagus, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup frozen peas, thawed (or use fresh peas)
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Side Dish Instructions
- Sauté asparagus in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat just until tender. Add peas; cook 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle with salt to taste. Add cheese.
- Let your kids squeeze lemon over each serving at the table.
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