Fettuccine Alfredo With Shrimp, Asparagus And Mushrooms

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 2 lbs fettuccine
• 1 lb asparagus, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 cups half-and-half cream
• 1 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 cups parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 1 lb shrimp, cooked and peeled

Recipe

• 1 cook fettuccine according to package directions, making the addition of the asparagus during the last 2 minutes of cooking. drain.
• 2 in a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. saute mushrooms until tender, about 2 to 3 minutes.
• 3 combine cream, half-n-half, and lemon juice in another large, deep skillet or dutch oven. cook over medium heat about 3 minutes. add pasta and asparagus and stir to coat. add cheese, then season with nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste, continuing to stir until sauce thickens slightly, about 1 minute. remove from heat; add shrimp and mushrooms. serve warm.