Asparagus Splendida Recipe

Name: Asparagus Splendida
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs fresh asparagus; 6 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 8 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 ½ cups sliced, fresh button mushrooms; ½ cup prosciutto, chopped small; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary; 4 large fresh plum tomatoes, , diced; ¾ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 12 ounces spaghetti (of your choice) or 12 ounces pasta (of your choice); ½ cup grated parmesan cheese (, Parmigiano Reggiano preferred)

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs fresh asparagus
6 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
8 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 ½ cups sliced, fresh button mushrooms
½ cup prosciutto, chopped small
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
4 large fresh plum tomatoes, , diced
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
12 ounces spaghetti (of your choice) or 12 ounces pasta (of your choice)
½ cup grated parmesan cheese (, Parmigiano Reggiano preferred)

1
Rinse asparagus, break off tough ends and discard.
2
Cut asparagus into 3/4 inch lengths and place in a bowl filled with cold water and set aside.
3
In a large frying pan, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat.
4
Add garlic and saute' for about 3 minutes.
5
Drain asparagus and add to frying pan, cover and cook for 2 minutes, stirring at least once.
6
Add mushrooms, proscuitto, basil, oregano and rosemary, mix well and cook covered until asparagus is tender crisp, about 5 minutes (DO NOT OVERCOOK), stir frequently.
7
Stir in chopped diced tomatoes, salt and pepper and cook for another 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
8
If mixture appears too dry, add more butter.
9
Meanwhile, in a pasta cooking pot or a large pot, fill 3/4 full with water and bring to a rolling boil.
10
Add 1 tablespoon of salt and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
11
Add spaghetti and cook uncovered as instructed on package, about 12 to 15 minutes or until el dente'.
12
Drain well.
13
Transfer spaghetti to a large bowl and pour sauce over, toss to coat well.
14
Sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan cheese and lightly toss to coat.
15
Serve immediately.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs fresh asparagus, 6 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 8 cloves garlic, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Asparagus Splendida falls under the Vegetarian 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 Splendida

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