Best 6 Prosciutto And Asparagus Pasta Recipes

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Are you in the mood for a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion? Look no further than prosciutto and asparagus pasta! This classic Italian dish combines the salty and savory flavor of prosciutto with the fresh and vibrant taste of asparagus, all tossed in a creamy or light sauce. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of cooking time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS AND PROSCIUTTO



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt
1/2 cup diced prosciutto (about 3 1/2 ounces)
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1/2 cup dry white wine
Freshly ground pepper
1 cup heavy cream
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
12 ounces fettuccine
1 1/2 pounds asparagus, tough ends trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the prosciutto in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it renders some fat and begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme and cook until the garlic just begins to soften, about 30 seconds. Remove the skillet from the heat and add the wine. Return to the heat and cook until the wine evaporates slightly, about 2 more minutes. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Add the cream and nutmeg and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 more minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook as the label directs, adding the asparagus during the last minute of cooking. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta and asparagus.
  • Add the cheese to the cream sauce and stir to combine. Add the pasta and asparagus and toss to coat, adding some of the reserved cooking water to loosen, if needed. Season with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls and top with more cheese.

CREAMY PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS, PARMESAN, AND CRISPY PROSCIUTTO



Creamy Pasta With Asparagus, Parmesan, and Crispy Prosciutto image

Another delicious meal from Cooks Country. Warm and inviting, simple to make and tastes delicious at dinner or forlunch. Simple to make and ingredients are readily available. Times overlap- made in under 30 min

Provided by Chef1MOM-Connie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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 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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 849.3, Fat 38.2, SaturatedFat 21, Cholesterol 114.5, Sodium 619.3, Carbohydrate 94, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 5.2, Protein 33.6

PASTA WITH PEAS, ASPARAGUS, BUTTER LETTUCE, AND PROSCIUTTO



Pasta with Peas, Asparagus, Butter Lettuce, and Prosciutto image

Provided by Molly Stevens

Categories     Pasta     High Fiber     Mother's Day     Dinner     Asparagus     Pea     Spring     Prosciutto     Lettuce     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for drizzling
1/2 pound spring onions or green onions (dark green parts discarded); white parts cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, pale green parts cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
2 tablespoons minced shallot
Coarse kosher salt
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth
1 1/2 pounds asparagus, cut crosswise into 3/4-inch pieces
2 cups shelled fresh peas (from about 2 pounds peas in pods)
1 pound campanelle (trumpet-shaped pasta) or medium (about 1-inch) shell-shaped pasta
1 head of butter lettuce or Boston lettuce (about 6 ounces), cored, leaves cut into 3/4-inch-wide slices
1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese plus additional for sprinkling
1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide strips

Steps:

  • Melt butter with 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and shallot. Sprinkle with coarse salt and pepper. Sauté until tender (do not brown), about 8 minutes. Add wine; increase heat to medium-high and simmer until liquid is reduced to glaze, about 3 minutes. Add broth and bring to simmer; set aside.
  • Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, 2 to 4 minutes, depending on thickness of asparagus. Using skimmer or slotted spoon, transfer to large bowl of ice water. Return water to boil. Add peas and cook until just tender, about 2 minutes. Using skimmer, transfer to bowl with asparagus. Drain vegetables.
  • Return water in pot to boil. Cook pasta until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid.
  • Meanwhile, reheat onion mixture. Add lettuce and stir just until wilted, about 1 minute. Add drained asparagus and peas; stir until heated through.
  • Add pasta, 1 cup Parmesan cheese, and parsley to skillet with vegetables; toss, adding reserved pasta cooking liquid by 1/4 cupfuls if dry. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer pasta to large shallow bowl. Sprinkle prosciutto over; drizzle with olive oil. Serve, passing more cheese alongside.

SPINACH-RICOTTA PESTO PASTA WITH CRISP PROSCIUTTO AND ASPARAGUS



Spinach-Ricotta Pesto Pasta with Crisp Prosciutto and Asparagus image

Provided by Aida Mollenkamp

Categories     main-dish

Time 14m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound orecchiette or penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 ounces prosciutto, cut into 2-inch strips
12 ounces asparagus, trimmed and sliced thinly on bias (about 2 cups)
3/4 cup Spinach-Ricotta Dip, recipe follows
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
3 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 (10-ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed
1/2 cup fresh ricotta
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil over high heat. When it boils, add pasta and cook as indicated on box.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. When it shimmers, add prosciutto and cook, stirring occasionally, until prosciutto is crisp, about 5 minutes. Add asparagus and toss to coat evenly. Let cook until asparagus just starts to get browned on the edges, about 3 minutes.
  • Remove 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water. Add a few tablespoons of the water to the asparagus mixture, stir, scraping the bottom of the pan to incorporate browned bits, and remove from heat. Drain pasta and return to pot (off heat), add remaining reserved pasta cooking water, asparagus, Spinach-Ricotta Dip, and stir until thoroughly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning, as desired. Serve immediately.
  • In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium heat. When oil shimmers, add pine nuts and cook until they make a popping noise and start to brown, about 1 minute. Stir in garlic and onion and season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is golden brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer onion mixture to a food processor fitted with a blade, add in remaining ingredients, and process until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning, as necessary.

PROSCIUTTO, ASPARAGUS AND PARMESAN ANGEL HAIR PASTA



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Should you have left over prosciutto, pan fry until crisp and use as additional garnishment. From ValSoCal's blog.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces angel hair pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves
1 small onion, diced
2 cups sliced mushrooms
4 ounces prosciutto, cut into strips
1 lb young tender asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to directions, drain and put pack into the warm pot.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large frying pan over medium high heat. Cook onion, garlic and mushrooms until fragrant and semi done. Add Prosciutto and asparagus and cook until asparagus is bright green, about 3 minute
  • Add cream, 1/3 cup cheese, salt and pepper and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to simmer and cook until sauce has thickened, about 4 minutes.
  • Pour sauce with vegetables over pasta and toss to coat.
  • Top with additional parmesan cheese and, if desired, prosciutto chips (see recipe description).

PROSCIUTTO AND ASPARAGUS PASTA



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We love prosciutto-wrapped asparagus and this was a great way to stretch the relatively expensive prosciutto. Our whole family loves it.

Provided by Khatche

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

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

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 358.9 calories, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 10.5 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 14.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 243.3 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh asparagus spears. If you can't find fresh asparagus, you can use frozen asparagus, but be sure to thaw it completely before using.
  • To save time, you can cook the pasta and asparagus at the same time. Just add the asparagus to the boiling water a few minutes before the pasta is done cooking.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk or half-and-half instead. Just be aware that the sauce will be thinner.
  • To make the sauce even more flavorful, you can add a splash of white wine or lemon juice.
  • Serve the pasta immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs like basil or parsley.

Conclusion:

Prosciutto and asparagus pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The combination of salty prosciutto, tender asparagus, and creamy sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new pasta recipe to try, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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