CREAMY PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS, PARMESAN, AND CRISPY PROSCIUTTO

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Creamy Pasta With Asparagus, Parmesan, and Crispy Prosciutto image

Another delicious meal from Cooks Country. Warm and inviting, simple to make and tastes delicious at dinner or forlunch. Simple to make and ingredients are readily available. Times overlap- made in under 30 min

Provided by Chef1MOM-Connie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 ounces thin sliced prosciutto, cut into 1/4 in slices
1 garlic clove, sliced thin
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt and pepper
1 lb penne or 1 lb fusilli, any with texture
1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 in pieces
1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese
3/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Bring 4 qts water to boil in largepot.(in the meantime) Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over med heat until just smoking. Cook prosciutto until lightly browned and crisp, (5 min) Transfer to paper towel lined plate to reduce fat. Add garlic to pan and cook 30 sec. Stir in cream and lemon juice and simmer until thickened, 3-5 minute.
  • Add 1 tbsp salt and pasta to boiling water until just eginning to soften, 8 minute Add asparagus to pot and cook until tender and pasta become al dente (4 min).
  • Reserve 1 c cooking water and drain pasta and asparagus, return to pot.
  • Add sauce, 1/2 c reserved water, cheese, and basil to pot, toss to combine, add remaining water as needed.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Sprinkle with crunchy prosciutto.
  • Serve. Delicious with crusty warm bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 849.3, Fat 38.2, SaturatedFat 21, Cholesterol 114.5, Sodium 619.3, Carbohydrate 94, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 5.2, Protein 33.6

Chevvy gibby
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This pasta dish was very good. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Muhammad abu hanifa islam razvi kiron
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I made this pasta dish for dinner last night and it was a hit! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Ryan Hunnicutt
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This pasta dish was easy to make and very tasty. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Norbai kasan
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I made this pasta dish for my family last night and they loved it! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


shan rana
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This pasta dish was very good. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


jallo lol
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I made this pasta dish for dinner last night and it was a hit! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


m ameer khan
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This pasta dish was easy to make and very tasty. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Fraser Norbert
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I made this pasta dish for my family last night and they loved it! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Bboy Exclusiv
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This pasta dish was very good. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Fiver The Rabbit
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I made this pasta dish for dinner last night and it was a hit! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Frederickz Makondo
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This pasta dish was easy to make and very tasty. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Saima Faisal
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I made this pasta dish for my family last night and they loved it! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Zoha Armaan
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This pasta dish was very good. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Johnson Abonu
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I've made this pasta dish several times and it's always a hit. The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Jenn Baranowski
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This pasta dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of asparagus, Parmesan cheese, and crispy prosciutto. It's the perfect dish for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.


Muhammad Safras
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the asparagus was perfectly tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Just Chillin
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This pasta dish was absolutely delicious! The asparagus was cooked perfectly and the prosciutto added a nice salty flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.