Fettuccine With Asparagus, Lemon, Pine Nuts & Mascarpone Recipe - Food.com

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, more for the pan
• 2 lbs medium-thick asparagus, ends trimmed,cut in 1 inch pieces on an angle
• 8 scallions, cut in thin rounds (whites and tender greens)
• 2 finely grated lemons, zest of
• 1 lemon, juice of (about 4 Tbs.)
• 3 -5 sprigs fresh thyme or 3 -5 sprigs fresh savory, leaves chopped
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup mascarpone
• 1 cup parmesan cheese or 1 cup romano cheese
• 1 pinch cayenne
• 1 pinch ground allspice
• 3/4 cup homemade breadcrumbs
• 1 lb fresh fettuccine or 1 lb dry fettuccine
• 1/2 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted