Roasted Asparagus, Prosciutto & Cherry Tomato Pasta

Submitted by English_Rose

"A little asparagus goes a long way in this seasonal supper dish."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 14 ounces penne
• 1 lb asparagus, each spear trimmed and cut into 3 pieces
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 slices prosciutto, snipped into pieces
• 7 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
• 16 basil leaves
• parmesan cheese, to serve

directions

1. Heat oven to 400°F Boil the pasta in salted water. Put the asparagus into a roasting tin, then toss with the oil and prosciutto. Roast for 10 mins until the prosciutto starts to crisp up, stir in the tomatoes, then cook for 5 mins more.
2. Drain the pasta, then add to the roasting tin along with the torn basil leaves and seasoning. Stir well until everything is glistening, then serve in bowls, scattered with grated Parmesan.

Reviews

[CIndytc]

I had a ton of cherry tomatoes from my garden to use up before the fruit flies carried them away...this was a graet recipe...we really enjoyed it.