creamy fettuccine with prosciutto and asparagus

Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

Great pasta dish. I like to add garlic, red pepper flakes and sometimes grilled chicken breast slices. From Bon Appetit.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For creamy fettuccine with prosciutto and asparagus

  • 8 oz
    thin asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch lengths
  • 1/4 c
    unsalted butter
  • 4 oz
    thinly sliced prosciutto, cut into 1/4-inch lengths
  • 8 oz
    crimini mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 c
    frozen petite peas, thawed
  • 1 c
    whipping cream
  • 16
    cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 lb
    fettucine
  • 2/3 c
    parmesan cheese (about 2 oz)
  • 1/4 c
    chopped fresh chives

How To Make creamy fettuccine with prosciutto and asparagus

  • 1
    Cook asparagus in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to bowl; set aside. Reserve water in pot.
  • 2
    Melt butter in large skillet over medium-low heat. Add prosciutto and stir 1 minute. Add mushrooms and sauté until golden, about 3 minutes. Add asparagus, peas, and cream and simmer until cream is reduced by 1/3, about 2 minutes. Turn off heat. Mix in cherry tomatoes.
  • 3
    Bring reserved water in pot to boil. Add pasta and cook until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Add pasta to skillet with sauce and toss to coat over low heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese. Transfer to large bowl; sprinkle with chives and serve.

Categories & Tags for Creamy Fettuccine With Prosciutto and Asparagus:

ADVERTISEMENT