Asparagus and Prosciutto Gratin of Fettuccine Recipe

Name: Asparagus and Prosciutto Gratin of Fettuccine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound medium asparagus; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 shallots, minced; 1/4 pound prosciutto, diced; 3/4 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon leaves, chopped; Coarse sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 pound fettuccine; About 3/4 cup toasted bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan

Servings: persons

1 pound medium asparagus
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 shallots, minced
1/4 pound prosciutto, diced
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon fresh tarragon leaves, chopped
Coarse sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 pound fettuccine
About 3/4 cup toasted bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan

1
Trim the tough ends of the stalks from the asparagus.
2
With a vegetable peeler, pare away any tough skin from the lower half of the stalk.
3
Cut the asparagus into inch-and-a-half pieces on the diagonal.
4
Meanwhile, bring six quarts salted water to boil for the fettuccine.
5
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
6
Steam the asparagus until barely tender.
7
Set aside and keep warm.
8
Melt the butter in a saute pan.
9
Add the shallots and the prosciutto and saute until the shallots are soft.
10
Add the cream and bring to a simmer.
11
Add the tarragon and cook five minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
12
Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.
13
Add the asparagus and keep warm until the fettuccine is cooked.
14
Cook the fettuccine until al dente.
15
Add it to the sauce and toss.
16
Drain and transfer to a buttered baking dish and sprinkle with bread crumbs and cheese.
17
Bake about 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound medium asparagus, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 shallots, minced, 1/4 pound prosciutto, diced, and more.

Yes, Asparagus and Prosciutto Gratin of Fettuccine falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asparagus and Prosciutto Gratin of Fettuccine

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