- 8- to 9-oz dried egg fettuccine
- 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon drained bottled horseradish
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 6 oz smoked salmon, cut into 1/2-inch-wide ribbons
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions. Add asparagus to pot for last 3 minutes of pasta-cooking time.
- While asparagus is boiling, heat cream, horseradish, and dill in a large skillet over moderate heat just until hot, about 1 minute. Drain pasta and asparagus and add to cream mixture, tossing. Gently toss in salmon and season with salt and pepper.