1¼cupfreshly grated parmesan cheese, about 3 ounces, plus more for shaving
¼-½teaspoonground nutmeg
¼teaspooneach salt & pepper
1½lbsfresh whole grain gluten-free fettuccine, or 1lb dry fettuccine
Spring Toppings
1½tablespoonsunsalted butter
1lbasparagus, ends snapped off and discarded, then cut into 3-4 inch pieces on the diagonal
Sugar snap peas, stems cut off and discarded, then cut diagonally in half
Fresh herbs for serving, whole or chiffonade (such as mint, basil, and tarragon)
INSTRUCTIONS
Prepare the fresh fettuccine, if using. Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to boil.
In a large deep skillet over medium heat, melt 1½ tablespoons butter for cooking the asparagus. Add the asparagus pieces and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, cover, and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the remaining 5 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add the minced shallot and garlic and cook, stirring for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and the shallots begin to soften.
Whisk in the sweet rice flour and cook, whisking for 1 minute.
Gradually pour in almond milk in three parts, whisking until smooth after each addition. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking until until hot and thick enough to lightly coat the back of a spoon, but not yet boiling, whisking occasionally.
Meanwhile, blanch the sugar snap peas in the boiling water for 1 minute. Use a slotted spoon or mesh strainer to transfer the snap peas to a bowl (it’s okay if some of the peas come out of the pods). Cover and set aside.
In the same pot, cook the fettuccine until al dente. Reserve about ¼ cup of the cooking water and drain the pasta well.
Transfer the drained pasta to sauce and toss until well coated. Gently stir in the grated parmesan cheese until it completely melts, adding any reserved cooking water, if needed, to loosen up the sauce.
Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Serve immediately topped with asparagus, sugar snap peas, fresh herbs, and, if desired, more parmesan.
This nutritional information has been automatically calculated, and as such, may be incomplete or inaccurate. Please reference the specific ingredients you use for the most accurate nutritional information.