Fettuccine with Smoked Salmon, Pancetta, and Asparagus
By Chef John Ash
This pasta is easy to prepare, featuring smoked salmon and additional flavors from shallots, pancetta, dill, and capers. Serve with a glass of Russian River Ranches Chardonnay.
Serves 2
Total Time 30 minutes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Difficulty Level Easy
Ingredients
8 oz dried egg fettuccine
2 oz melted butter
2 tbsp minced shallots
1/4 c pancetta, small dice
1 c heavy cream
1/4 c chardonnay
1/2 lb asparagus, trimmed, tips only
2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
1 tbsp capers
6 oz smoked salmon, cut into 1/2-inch-wide ribbons
1 oz Parmaigano cheese, grated
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions. Drain. In a sauté pan, heat butter, then add shallots, sauté until soft. Add pancetta and brown, add heavy cream and reduce by half, add Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay, asparagus, dill and capers. Add cooked pasta to pan and gently toss in salmon and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.
