Spaghetti with asparagus, smoked mozzarella and pr
Category
Entrees - Maindishes
Sub
Category
None
Ingredients
2 lbs asparagus, trimmed
3/4 lb spaghetti
4 TBS olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
salt and pepper
6 oz thinly sliced prosciutto, cut crosswise into strips
6 oz smoked mozzarella, diced
6 TBS thinly sliced basil
Instructions
Cook the asparagus in a large pot of boiling salted water until
tender, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the asparagus from the boiling
water and set aside. When cool, cut into 1 inch pieces.
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.
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. 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.
Originally Submitted
4/13/2011
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