CREAMY PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS AND PROSCIUTTO

Creamy Pasta with Asparagus and Prosciutto image

Asparagus and ham are a classic combination. If you like it extra creamy, add some goat cheese. This is a quick dinner we often make during the week. You can use any pasta shape you like.

Provided by Toi

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

½ bunch asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
½ (8 ounce) package spaghetti
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 shallot, minced
3 slices sliced prosciutto, chopped
½ cup dry white wine
⅔ cup heavy whipping cream
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 squeeze lemon juice, or to taste
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 4 minutes. Scoop asparagus out of the pot using a slotted spoon, rinse under cold water, and drain.
Bring water to a boil again. Add spaghetti and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat and cook shallot until soft and translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Add prosciutto, increase heat to medium, and cook until prosciutto is crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in white wine and simmer until evaporated. Add cream and season lightly with salt and pepper. Add drained asparagus and bring to a boil.
Mix cooked spaghetti into the sauce in the skillet. Season with lemon juice. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 734.9 calories, Carbohydrate 54.7 g, Cholesterol 132.1 mg, Fat 45.4 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 22.9 g, Sodium 613.4 mg, Sugar 5.2 g