Creamy Pasta with Asparagus and Prosciutto Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pork Recipes. (Creamy Pasta with Asparagus and Prosciutto Recipe). 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.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Creamy Pasta with Asparagus and Prosciutto Recipe

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

Apple Butter Pork Loin

Meat and Poultry

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.

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.

Nutritional Information

Creamy Pasta with Asparagus and Prosciutto Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 734.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 18.2g 36%

Carbohydrates: 54.7g 18%

Dietary Fiber: 4.3g 17%

Sugars: 5.2g

Fat: 45.4g 70%

Saturated Fat: 22.9g 115%

Cholesterol: 132.1mg 44%

Vitamin A Iu: 2344.4IU 47%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.4mg 64%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 20%

Vitamin C: 10mg 17%

Folate: 204.9mcg 51%

Calcium: 161.2mg 16%

Iron: 5mg 28%

Magnesium: 64.7mg 23%

Potassium: 550.9mg 15%

Sodium: 613.4mg 25%

Thiamin: 0.8mg 77%

Calories From Fat: 408.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.