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Asparagus and Prosciutto Pasta with Smoked Mozzarella

10 MINPrep Time
15 MINCook Time
6Servings
by Giada De Laurentiis
Beginner
Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman
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When asparagus is in season, it has such a great savory and freshly sweet flavor, so I love to add it in just about everything. I love it in the flavor combination of this pasta: the smokey mozzarella and salty prosciutto really bring out the sweetness of the seasonal asparagus. This would also be just as lovely with green beans or broccolini in place of asparagus, too!

Asparagus and Prosciutto Pasta with Smoked Mozzarella
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Asparagus and Prosciutto Pasta With Smoked Mozzarella

Category

Main Course

Servings

6

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Cook the asparagus in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp tender, about 2 to 3 minutes. With a spider or slotted spoon, remove asparagus from boiling water to a bowl of ice water to cool and stop the cooking. When cool, strain, cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces, and set aside.
  2. Return the water in the pot to a boil, adding additional water, if necessary. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, tender but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
  3. Heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Add asparagus to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the pasta, and if needed, some of the reserved cooking liquid. Toss to coat. Add the prosciutto, mozzarella, and basil, and toss to combine. Turn off the heat. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.

Nutrition

Nutrition

Nutrition Serving Size
6
per serving
Calories
529
Amount/Serving % Daily Value
Carbs
50 grams
Protein
21 grams
Fat
28 grams
Saturated Fat
9 grams
Cholesterol
41 milligrams
Sodium
372 milligrams
Fiber
5 grams
Sugar
5 grams
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