Servings
Font
Back
0.0 from 0 votes

Asparagus and White Wine Fettuccine

Wine adds a bright and springy sauce to this White Wine Asparagus Fettuccine, making for a quick and easy dinner recipe that is perfect for spring. 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 376 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 8 cups water, divided
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 8 oz fettuccine noodles
  • ½ lb asparagus, woody ends trimmed, spears cut in half
  • ½ tsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 Tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 c sauvignon blanc * or other dry white wine
  • 1 ½ tsp parsley
  • ¾ tsp salt

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add salt and pasta. Simmer, uncovered, 9-10 minutes, until pasta is al dente. Drain and set aside in a serving bowl.
  2. In a medium saucepan, bring another 4 cups of water to a boil. Add asparagus and blanch for 1-2 minutes, until brightly colored. Remove from the water and immediately rinse spears in cool water to stop them from cooking further and becoming limp.
  3. In a large, non-stick sauté pan. Heat ½ tsp oil. Add diced onion and saute over medium-high heat, 2-3 minutes, until the onions begin to soften.
  4. Add flour to the softened onions, and mix until all the flour is moist. Add wine, and simmer until thickened, 4-5 minutes. Mix in parsley and salt.
  5. Add the sauce to the drained pasta and mix to coat.
  6. Top with asparagus spears to serve.

Notes

  • *More importantly than the type, make sure this is a wine you would enjoy drinking, since most of the flavor in this dish comes from the wine sauce.

Nutrition Information

Calories 376kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 63.5g (21%) Protein 12.8g (26%) Fat 2.1g (3%) Sodium 981mg (41%) Fiber 11.5g (46%) Sugar 5.7g (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 376

% Daily Value*

Calories 376kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 63.5g 21%
Protein 12.8g 26%
Fat 2.1g 3%
Sodium 981mg 41%
Fiber 11.5g 46%
Sugar 5.7g 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.