CREAMY PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS, PARMESAN, AND CRISPY PROSCIUTTO

Creamy Pasta With Asparagus, Parmesan, and Crispy Prosciutto image

Provided by Chef1MOM-Connie

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