Spaghetti al Prosciutto e Asparagi

Serves 6
By Chef Antonio Cecconi

Prosciutto is a specialty ham that has been prepared in the same manner for over 2,000 years.

Ingredients:
1 box Dreamfields Spaghetti
8 ounces fresh asparagus
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 ounces prosciutto, chopped
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 cups whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Wash asparagus and cut into 1-inch pieces. Discard bottoms.
3. Heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic and onion in oil for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add prosciutto and parsley and cook 3 more minutes.
5. Stir in cream and add asparagus; season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Heat to boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions.
7. Drain well and toss in bowl with sauce. Top with Parmesan cheese and serve. Garnish individual servings with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh cracked black pepper.

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