How to Make Prosciutto and Asparagus Pasta - A Step-by-Step Guide

Prosciutto and asparagus pasta is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a fancy weeknight dinner. This recipe combines the rich and salty flavors of prosciutto with the fresh and earthy taste of asparagus, creating a mouthwatering combination that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Prosciutto, a dry-cured Italian ham, adds a depth of flavor to this pasta dish that is hard to resist. Its savory and slightly salty taste pairs perfectly with the ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 bunch fresh thin asparagus, trimmed
  • 5 slices prosciutto, or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; cook asparagus until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove asparagus with a slotted spoon, keeping water boiling.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat; cook prosciutto in hot skillet until crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove prosciutto from skillet and transfer to a work surface to cool; chop.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir green onions until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove skillet from heat; add asparagus.
  • Cook linguine in the pot of boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta water.
  • Combine pasta, 1/4 cup pasta water, asparagus, and green onions together in a serving bowl; top with prosciutto.
  • Nutrition

    359 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 11mg
    • Sodium: 243mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 60g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 61mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 396mg