Fettuccine With Prosciutto And Asparagus

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 cups diagonally cut asparagus
• 1 (9 ounce) package fresh fettuccine
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
• 1/2 cup chopped prosciutto (about 2 oz.)
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese (1 oz.)

Recipe

• 1 cook asparagus and pasta in boiling water 3 minutes or until pasta is done.
• 2 drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
• 3 wipe pan dry and heat oil over medium heat. add onion and garlic; cook 2 minutes. add proscuitto and cook 2 more minutes; stirring frequently.
• 4 stir in asparagus and pasta, reserved liquid, vinegar, salt and peppers. toss well.
• 5 sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve.