Flavorful Pasta with Pancetta and Asparagus

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Elevate your usual pasta with creamy mascarpone sauce, fresh asparagus and toasty breadcrumbs, ready in under 30 mins!

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olive oil

pancetta

asparagus

white wine

mascarpone

Ingredients

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Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the pancetta and cook until browned, stirring frequently.

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Remove the pancetta to a paper towel lined plate, but don't drain the skillet.

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Add the shallot and garlic and cook over medium heat until fragrant and golden, about 2 mins. Add the asparagus and cook until bright green and barely tender, about 4 mins more.

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Stir in the mascarpone, lemon zest and juice, cheese, and about 1 cup reserved pasta water. Season with salt and pepper and cook until slightly thickened and bubbly.

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Reduce heat to low. Mix in the cooked pasta, parsley, cooked pancetta, and adjust seasoning. Add additional pasta water to thin if desired.

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To serve, spoon into bowls and top with toasted bread crumbs.

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