Prosciutto, Asparagus and Parmesan Spaghetti
This dish could be the answer to any romantic meal for two, group-entertaining dish, or a comforting, carb-tastic meal for one. Believe us, you'll be able to finish the entire bowl after tasting one forkful of this culinary delight. Prosciutto, Asparagus and Parmesan Spaghetti will be that "go-to" recipe you whip out when you need a quick and easy pasta recipe. But this pasta dish is unlike any other because the combination of crispy prosciutto, fresh asparagus, and creamy pasta is simply magical. This healthy pasta dish will be sure to wow your crowd. It doesn't matter if that crowd is made up of only one or a dinner party of ten. Enjoy!
Preparation Time20 min
Cooking Time15 min
Ingredients
- 8 ounce angel hair pasta
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 clove garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cup sliced cremini mushrooms
- 4 ounce prosciutto, cut into strips
- 1 pound asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 1/4 cup half and half
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper, to taste
- pinch freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, add additional 1/4 teaspoon for more heat
Instructions
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Cook pasta following the directions on the package. Drain and place back into the pot.
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Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Saute the onion, garlic, and the mushrooms until almost done. Add the prosciutto and asparagus and cook until the asparagus is bright green, about 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add the half and half, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and red pepper flakes. Lower heat to a simmer and cook until sauce has thickened.
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Pour the sauce with the prosciutto, mushrooms, and asparagus over the pasta and gently toss to coat.
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Top with additional Parmesan cheese.