ZITI WITH PROSCIUTTO AND TOMATO SAUCE (FROM CUISINE RAPIDE)

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Categories     Pasta

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 plum tomatoes (about 1 pound), cored
24 asparagus spears, about 1 1/2 pounds
1/4 pound very thinly slice prosciutto
3/4 pound dry ziti
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
Ground pepper
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Bring 4 quarts water to a boil for cooking the ziti and vegetables. 2. Cut the tomatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. There should be about 2 1/2 cups. 3. Scrape the ends of the asparagus spears and cut off and discard about 2 inches of the tough bottoms. Cut off and reserve the asparagus tips, each about 2 inches long. Cut the center portions of the asparagus diagonally into 1-inch pieces. There should be about 4 cups of asparagus including the tips. 4. Stack the prosciutto slices and cut them into 1/4-inch-wide strips. There should be about 1 1/4 cups. 5. Drop the asparagus pieces into the boiling water and cook 2 minutes. Scoop out the asparagus. Let the water continue to boil. 6. Add the salt and ziti. When the water returns to a boil, cook the ziti to the desired degree of doneness, about 12 minutes or longer. Drain the zit, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. 7. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet and add the garlic. Cook briefly, stirring, and add the prosciutto. Add the tomatoes, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Add the cream and bring to a boil. Add the ziti and stir. Add the asparagus pieces, basil and reserved 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Stir to blend and sprinkle with the cheese. Toss and serve.

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