Creamy Pasta with Asparagus, Parm, and Prosciutto

By Merichef342

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 ounces thinly sliced prociutto
• 1 whole garlic clove minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 pound penne pasta
• 1 pound asparagus spears
• 1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese
• 3/4 cup basil

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook prosciutto until lightly browned and crisp, about 5 minutes.

2. Add garlic to pan and cook until fragrant

3. Stir in cream and lemon juice and simmer until thickened.

4. Cook pasta about 8 minutes. Add asparagus about 4 minutes more. Reserve 1 cup water. Add sauce, 1/2 cup water, cheese, basil ans toss to combine.

5. Sprinkle portions with crispy prosciutto.