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Creamy Pasta With Asparagus, Parmesan, and Crispy Prosciutto Recipe

Creamy Pasta With Asparagus, Parmesan, and Crispy Prosciutto Recipe

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Creamy Pasta With Asparagus, Parmesan, and Crispy Prosciutto

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp olive oil
4 oz thin sliced prosciutto , cut into 1/4 in slices
1 garlic clove, sliced thin
1 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp lemon juice
salt and pepper
1 lb pasta or 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

Directions:

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.
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).
Reserve 1 c cooking water and drain pasta and asparagus, return to pot.
Add sauce, 1/2 c reserved water, cheese, and basil to pot, toss to combine, add remaining water as needed.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Sprinkle with crunchy prosciutto.
Serve. Delicious with crusty warm bread.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	526.37 Kcal (2204 kJ)
Calories from fat	260.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.93g	45%
Cholesterol	131.36mg	44%
Sodium	1358.26mg	57%
Potassium	494.32mg	11%
Total Carbs	36.2g	12%
Sugars	2.88g	12%
Dietary Fiber	2.37g	9%
Protein	30.9g	62%
Vitamin C	11.1mg	19%
Iron	3.9mg	22%
Calcium	482mg	48%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	155.28 Kcal (650 kJ)
Calories from fat	76.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.53g	45%
Cholesterol	38.75mg	44%
Sodium	400.7mg	57%
Potassium	145.83mg	11%
Total Carbs	10.68g	12%
Sugars	0.85g	12%
Dietary Fiber	0.7g	9%
Protein	9.12g	62%
Vitamin C	3.3mg	19%
Iron	1.2mg	22%
Calcium	142.2mg	48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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