Fettuccine With Prosciutto and Asparagus

CL 2003 annual.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 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.)

Directions

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.