PROSCIUTTO, ASPARAGUS AND PARMESAN ANGEL HAIR PASTA

Prosciutto, Asparagus and Parmesan Angel Hair Pasta image

Provided by gailanng

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces angel hair pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves
1 small onion, diced
2 cups sliced mushrooms
4 ounces prosciutto, cut into strips
1 lb young tender asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

Cook pasta according to directions, drain and put pack into the warm pot.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large frying pan over medium high heat. Cook onion, garlic and mushrooms until fragrant and semi done. Add Prosciutto and asparagus and cook until asparagus is bright green, about 3 minute
Add cream, 1/3 cup cheese, salt and pepper and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to simmer and cook until sauce has thickened, about 4 minutes.
Pour sauce with vegetables over pasta and toss to coat.
Top with additional parmesan cheese and, if desired, prosciutto chips (see recipe description).