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Pasta with Asparagus, Prosciutto and Parmesan Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/2 lb. asparagus
1/2 lb. capellini pasta
1/2 T. salt
3 oz. sliced prosciutto
1 1/2 T. extra-virgin olive oil
ground nutmeg
freshly ground pepper
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
Directions:
Bring 2 qts of water to a boil. Snap the bottom inch from the asparagus. Cut the spears into 1/2" pieces.

Add pasta, asparagus and a pinch of salt to the boiling water. Stir, cover, and return to boil. Stir again, partially cover and cook for four minutes.

While boiling, cut the prosciutto into 1/2" wide strips. Combine olive oil, nutmeg, nutmeg and pepper in a cup. Drain the pasta and asparagus, reserving 1/4 c. of the cooking liquid. Put the pasta and asparagus back into the pot., add prosciutto and the olive oil mixture and toss well. Add cheese and cooking water, and toss again.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
2 Servings

 

 

 

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