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Fettuccine with Blue Cheese and Asparagus

Fettuccine with Blue Cheese and Asparagus is a pasta recipe made with Fresh Asparagus, Salt And Pepper, Fettuccine, Olive Oil, and Butter. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Ingredients

• 1
• Salt And Pepper
• 3/4 lb
• 2 tbsp
• 2 tbsp
• 4
• 2 tsp
• 1/4 lb
• 4 tbsp
• Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Scrape and trim asparagus and slice diagonally into 1/2-inch lengths.

2. 2

   Bring 2 quarts of lightly salted water to a boil in a large pot.

3. 3

   Add the fettuccine and lightly boil for 9 minutes.

4. 4

   Reserve 1/4 cup of the water before draining the pasta.

5. 5

   Heat olive oil and butter in the pot and add asparagus, tomatoes and garlic.

6. 6

   Cook over medium heat for 2 minutes, stirring.

7. 7

   Add fettuccine, blue cheese, basil, the reserved water and salt and pepper to taste.

8. 8

   Toss over medium heat and serve with Parmesan cheese on the side.