Chorizo, Basil & Lemon Fettuccine
Delicious pasta dish
Take advantage of seasonal asparagus & lemons in this flavourful meal.
Ingredients
- 150g fettuccine
- 1 bunch asparagus
- ½ Tbsp oil
- 2 chorizo sausages
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 300ml cream
- 1 Tbsp Gourmet Garden Garlic Stir-In Paste
- 1 Tbsp Gourmet Garden Basil
- Freshly ground pepper
- Gourmet Garden Lightly Dried Parsley (optional)
Method
- Boil fettuccine in a large saucepan of salted water. Cook uncovered for 10-12 minutes or until al dente. Stir occasionally. Drain in a colander.
- Roughly chop asparagus and blanch in boiling water, drain and place immediately in a bowl of iced water to stop the asparagus from cooking and to keep the bright green colour.
- Heat oil in a frypan till hot. Fry sliced chorizo for 2 minutes, turning and cooking the other side for a further 2 minutes.
- Add the juice and zest of 1 lemon to the frypan. Add cream, garlic, basil and blanched asparagus, cook for 2-3 minutes until cream starts to bubble and asparagus is warmed through.
- Season with freshly ground pepper and toss fettuccine through sauce. Serve garnished with a sprinkle of parsley.
Handy Tips
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