Creamy Pasta with Asparagus and Prosciutto

Name: Creamy Pasta with Asparagus and Prosciutto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
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

Rating: 4.75 stars

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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.

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

25 mins

total:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

2 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

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.

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Step 2

Bring water to a boil again. Add spaghetti and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
Step 3

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.
Step 4

Mix cooked spaghetti into the sauce in the skillet. Season with lemon juice. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.