Creamy Pasta With Asparagus, Parmesan, And Crispy P

Name: Creamy Pasta With Asparagus, Parmesan, And Crispy Prosciutto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 ounces thin sliced prosciutto, cut into 1/4 in slices; 1 garlic clove, sliced thin; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; salt and pepper; 1 1 lb penne or 1 lb fusilli, any with texture; 1 lb asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 in pieces; 1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese; 3/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Servings: persons

1
Bring 4 qts water to boil in largepot.(in the meantime) Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over med heat until just smoking. Cook prosciutto until lightly browned and crisp, (5 min) Transfer to paper towel lined plate to reduce fat. Add garlic to pan and cook 30 sec. Stir in cream and lemon juice and simmer until thickened, 3-5 minute.
2
Add 1 tbsp salt and pasta to boiling water until just eginning to soften, 8 minute Add asparagus to pot and cook until tender and pasta become al dente (4 min).
3
Reserve 1 c cooking water and drain pasta and asparagus, return to pot.
4
Add sauce, 1/2 c reserved water, cheese, and basil to pot, toss to combine, add remaining water as needed.
5
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6
Sprinkle with crunchy prosciutto.
7
Serve. Delicious with crusty warm bread.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 tablespoon olive oil, 4 ounces thin sliced prosciutto, cut into 1/4 in slices, 1 garlic clove, sliced thin, 1 cup heavy cream, and more.

Yes, Creamy Pasta With Asparagus, Parmesan, And Crispy Prosciutto 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.

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Creamy Pasta With Asparagus, Parmesan, And Crispy Prosciutto

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