Creamy Asparagus and Pancetta Penne
Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Lindsey Lower
This vibrantly colorful dish is chock full of amazing veggies. In taking advantage of produce that is in season, this pasta dish truly shines.
How to Make It
Step 1
Combine flour and butter in a bowl until a paste forms.
Step 2
Place a large high-sided sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add pancetta; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add mushrooms; sauté 5 minutes or until browned and liquid evaporates. Add wine; cook 2 minutes or until liquid is absorbed, stirring to loosen browned bits. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt. Transfer mixture to a plate.
Step 3
Add stock, 2 cups milk, penne, and bay leaf to pan; bring to a boil. Cook 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in peas, asparagus, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1 cup milk, and thyme; cook 2 minutes. Add butter-flour paste, in pieces, stirring constantly to combine and thicken. Remove from heat; stir in mushroom mixture, parsley, rind, and black pepper.
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Super quick & absolutely delicious!
Loved this recipe! Used a flavorful stock and I think it added flavor. Also added extra thyme and lemon to taste. Wonderful recipe!
Wouldn't make again
Followed recipe to a T and it just didn't taste good. Wouldn't make again and wouldn't recommend
Great one pot pasta meal!
I made this last week and it was super easy and so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Gotta love a one pot meal
This was very good! Next time I will add more asparagus. It's definitely important to season throughout per the recipe. And I added ground black pepper and extra thyme. Even the kids loved it!
Delicious!
This turned out great! I added green beans instead of the mushrooms and it was delicious. I also added grated some fresh parmesan cheese on top. I will definitely make this recipe again!
Not a repeat!
This sounded so good...but it was bland. I made half the recipe and only used 4 ounces of pasta. I admit i didn't add as much salt as it called - it sounded like a lot but it surely was not creamy and i followed the recipe. Maybe a shallot or more onion would help but it needs something.
Came Out Soupy
The liquid didn't thickenor absorb enough and I ended up pouring a lot of it out. It tasted okay, though, and was better after adding a squeeze of lemon juice.
Delicious!