SPINACH-RICOTTA PESTO PASTA WITH CRISP PROSCIUTTO AND ASPARAGUS

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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.

Chamidu Razairo
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This dish was amazing! It was so flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. The prosciutto and asparagus were the perfect touch. I would definitely make this dish again.


Aguila Rolando
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I really enjoyed this recipe! The flavors were incredible and the pasta was cooked perfectly. The prosciutto and asparagus were the perfect addition. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy pasta dish.


M Ali Nonari
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This dish was a bit too expensive for my taste. The ingredients were all very pricey. I think I would have preferred a more affordable recipe.


Elliot Rosas
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I found this recipe to be a bit time-consuming. It took me over an hour to make. I think I would have preferred a quicker recipe.


Manuel Willis
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for my taste. I had to make several trips to the grocery store to get all of the ingredients. I also found the instructions to be a bit confusing. I think I would have preferred a simpler recipe.


Hawa Mussa
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I highly recommend it.


Kwanele Thabiso
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This dish was amazing! The flavors were incredible and the pasta was cooked perfectly. The prosciutto and asparagus were the perfect addition. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy pasta dish.


Kamaldeep Singh
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I really enjoyed this recipe! The pasta was perfectly cooked and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. The prosciutto and asparagus added a nice touch of saltiness and crunch. I would definitely make this dish again.


Madochee Malivert
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This dish was okay, but not great. The pasta was cooked well, but the sauce was a bit too heavy for my taste. I also found the prosciutto to be a bit too salty.


Alamgir Baktygali
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. The sauce was lacking in flavor and the prosciutto was not very crispy. I think I would have preferred it with a more flavorful sauce and crispier prosciutto.


Asif Masif
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste. The sauce was very creamy and the prosciutto was a bit too salty. I think I would have preferred it with a lighter sauce.


Okolo Samuel
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I love this recipe! The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to make. I've made it several times and it's always a hit. I highly recommend it.


Sabeeha Naseer
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The pasta was perfectly al dente and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. The prosciutto and asparagus added a nice touch of saltiness and crunch. I would definitely make this dish again.


Ashton Anthony
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. The prosciutto and asparagus added a nice salty and crunchy touch. I would highly recommend this


Quinten Momberg
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The flavors of the spinach, ricotta, pesto, and prosciutto all came together perfectly. The asparagus added a nice touch of freshness. I will definitely be making this again.