Bow Ties With Asparagus Cream and Prosciutto

Name: Bow Ties With Asparagus Cream and Prosciutto
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons salt, plus; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 lb asparagus, trimmed; 1 lb farfalle pasta (bow ties); 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese; 2 ounces sliced italian prosciutto, cut crosswise into thin strips

Submitted by Fluffy

"I got this recipe from Redbook magazine."

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Ready In:: 22mins
Ingredients:: 7
Serves:: 6

ingredients

2 tablespoons salt, plus
1 teaspoon salt
1 lb asparagus, trimmed
1 lb farfalle pasta (bow ties)
1 cup heavy cream
¹⁄₂ cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
2 ounces sliced italian prosciutto, cut crosswise into thin strips

directions

In a large skillet bring 2 inches of water to a boil.
Add 1 tsp salt and the aspagagus.
Cook 3 to 5 minutes until just tender.
Pat asparagus dry and cut into bite-size pieces.
In a large pot cook pasta in 4 quarts of water and 2 tbsp salt until al dente.
In a small saucepan heat the cream over medium heat to a simmer and cook 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Drain the pasta reserving some of the cooking water.
In a large serving bowl combine the pasta cream and cheese; toss well.
If the sauce is too thick add some of the cooking water.
Add the asparagus and prosciutto and toss again.
Serve immediately.